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Nero Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Nero books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Nero series? Start with "The Confessions of Young Nero" (2017) and follow publication order through all 3 books.
The complete Nero reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Confessions of Young Nero
2017
The Splendor Before the Dark
2018
Emperor Nero: The Splendour Before The Dark
2019
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