SPQR Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of SPQR books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The King's Gambit
Buy on Amazon1990
The Catiline Conspiracy
Buy on Amazon1991
The Sacrilege
Buy on Amazon1992
The Temple of the Muses
Buy on Amazon1992
Saturnalia
Buy on Amazon1994
Nobody Loves a Centurion
Buy on Amazon1995
The Tribune's Curse
Buy on Amazon1996
The River God's Vengeance
Buy on Amazon1997
The Princess and the Pirates
Buy on Amazon2000
A Point of Law
Buy on Amazon2001
Under Vesuvius
Buy on Amazon2001
Oracle of the Dead
Buy on Amazon2005
The Year of Confusion
Buy on Amazon2010
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the SPQR series is publication order: 1. The King's Gambit (1990), 2. The Catiline Conspiracy (1991), 3. The Sacrilege (1992), 4. The Temple of the Muses (1992), 5. Saturnalia (1994), and 8 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The SPQR series by John Maddox Roberts contains 13 books. The series began in 1990 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The SPQR series is written by John Maddox Roberts. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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