David S. Brody Books in Order

Where to Start with David S. Brody

For the absolute best reading experience, you should begin with Cabal of the Westford Knight (2009), the first book in his signature Templars in America series. This novel introduces the main protagonist, Cameron Thorne, a lawyer-turned-historian who is constantly pulled into dangerous conspiracies involving ancient artifacts. Starting here allows you to watch the core relationships—particularly between Cameron and his professional and personal partner, Amanda Spencer-Gunn—develop naturally from the ground up.

If you prefer gritty, fast-paced legal thrillers over archaeological mysteries, you can instead start with Unlawful Deeds (1999), the first entry in his Boston Law series. The two series are independent of one another, so you can easily read one without touching the other.

The Templars in America Series in Publication Order

While each book in the Templars in America series tackles a self-contained historical mystery that is resolved by the final page, the personal lives and relationships of the recurring characters progress from book to book. Reading them in publication order is highly recommended to appreciate this ongoing narrative continuity. Here is the complete list based on publication order:

1. Cabal of the Westford Knight (2009) – The adventure begins in Massachusetts with a focus on a mysterious stone effigy and the Newport Tower.
2. Thief on the Cross (2011) – Cameron links Templar artifacts to Leonardo da Vinci's artwork and the Book of Mormon.
3. Powdered Gold (2013) – A hunt involving the legendary Ark of the Covenant and its potential presence in America.
4. The Oath of Nimrod (2014) – Cameron uncovers a web connecting ancient giants, MK-Ultra, and a Smithsonian cover-up.
5. The Isaac Question (2015) – A deep dive into the hidden secrets of the Old Testament and the Knights Templar.
6. Echoes of Atlantis (2016) – Cameron investigates links between crones, the Templars, and the lost continent of Atlantis.
7. The Cult of Venus (2017) – Focuses on the mysteries of the ancient Goddess and Templar symbolism.
8. The Swagger Sword (2018) – A thrilling conspiracy tying together Christopher Columbus, the Knights Templar, and a Vatican cover-up.
9. Treasure Templari (2019) – Pits Cameron against conspiracies involving Nazis, the Templars, and the Holy Grail.
10. Watchtower of Turtle Island (2020) – A dark mystery tracing the Antichrist and Templar history.
11. Romerica (2020) – An investigation into Roman artifacts discovered in America, carrying significant modern geopolitical stakes.
12. The Pillars of Enoch (2021) – Explores the heritage of the Melungeons and the legendary pillars.
13. Sheba's Revenge (2021) – Cameron heads towards the mystery of Oak Island and its legendary hidden Templar treasure.
14. The Serpent Oracle (2022) – Pits Cameron against serpent-worshiping Freemasons.
15. The Solomon Sigil (2022) – Centers on ancient sigils and Solomon's Temple connections in America.
16. One Nation Under John (2023) – Co-authored with sculptor Kimberly A. Scott, exploring new dimensions of the Templar presence.
17. The Rosy Cross (2023) – Co-authored with Kimberly A. Scott, focusing on Rosicrucian secrets.
18. The Ossuary (2024) – Co-authored with Kimberly A. Scott, centering on ancient burial boxes and relics.

The Boston Law Series in Publication Order

Before Brody turned his attention to historical conspiracies, he wrote legal thrillers that drew on his own background as a Georgetown Law graduate and Boston-based attorney. These books focus on legal politics, financial greed, and local conspiracies. They should be read in order to follow the career of lawyer Bruce Arrujo and his fiancée, Shelby Baskin:

1. Unlawful Deeds (1999) – Introduces Bruce Arrujo, a law graduate and former art thief, who becomes entangled in a heist at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
2. Blood of the Tribe (2003) – A high-stakes land dispute in Mashpee, Massachusetts, involving Native American land claims and murder.
3. The Wrong Abraham (2006) – A fast-paced thriller where attorney Shelby Baskin tries to stop an impending terrorist strike in Boston.

What to Know Before You Start

David S. Brody’s historical fiction is heavily grounded in alternative history theories and real-world geography. As a former director of the New England Antiquities Research Association (NEARA), Brody frequently visits and researches the stone structures, carvings, and geological anomalies that feature in his books. Readers will find real photographs and maps of these artifacts in the books, blurring the line between fact and fiction in a way that fans of Dan Brown, Steve Berry, and James Rollins will thoroughly enjoy.

In the later books of the Templars in America series, Brody began collaborating with his wife, sculptor Kimberly A. Scott. Their co-authored books maintain the same fast-paced, artifact-driven style but bring in fresh perspectives on history and physical art.