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Anthony Riches
Full Series List in Order
The Centurions
1 - Betrayal (Mar-2017)2 - Onslaught (Oct-2017)
3 - Retribution (Apr-2018)
Empire
1 - Wounds of Honour (Aug-2009)2 - Arrows of Fury (Apr-2010)
3 - Fortress of Spears (Mar-2012)
4 - The Leopard Sword (May-2012)
5 - The Wolf's Gold (Oct-2012)
6 - The Eagle's Vengeance (Apr-2014)
7 - The Emperor's Knives (Oct-2014)
8 - Thunder of the Gods (Apr-2015)
9 - Altar of Blood (Mar-2016)
10 - The Scorpion's Strike (Apr-2019)
11 - River of Gold (Dec-2020)
12 - Vengeance (Nov-2021)
13 - Storm of War (Sep-2023)
14 - Clash of Legions (Jun-2024)
15 - Field of Blood (Feb-2026)
Michael Bale
1 - Nemesis (Mar-2021)2 - Target Zero (Jul-2022)
Book List in Order: 20 titles
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Wounds of Honour
- Aug-2009
- / Political Thriller
Discover the iconic, bestselling Empire series today, beloved by readers around the world'Totally, utterly enthralling' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Riches is just as good as Bernard Cornwell' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A breathtaking saga' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'In Roman mil...
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Arrows of Fury
- Apr-2010
- / Political Thriller
A brutal, expertly researched novel, beloved by readers around the world, that captures the real Roman Army as you've never seen it before . . .'Second to none' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'As good as Simon Scarrow' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'You can't put it down' ⭐⭐...
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Fortress of Spears
- Mar-2012
- / Political Thriller
'Impressive to an astounding extent' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Impossible to put down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'A fascinating story: authentic, action-packed and full of humour' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'The bone crunching, blood letting...
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The Leopard Sword
- May-2012
- / Political Thriller
Britannia has been subdued - and an epic new chapter in Marcus Valerius Aquila's life is about to begin.'Another superb read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader review'A worthy addition to an iconic series' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader review 'Fourth in number, first ...
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The Wolf's Gold
- Oct-2012
- / Historical
Fresh from their victory in Germania, Marcus Aquila and the Tungrians have been sent to Dacia, on the north-eastern edge of the Roman Empire, with the mission to safeguard a major source of imperial power.'A master of the genre' The TimesThe mines of...
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The Eagle's Vengeance
- Apr-2014
- / Action Adventure
'A master of the genre' The TimesThe Tungrian auxiliary cohorts return to Hadrian's Wall after their successful Dacian campaign, only to find Britannia in chaos. The legions are overstretched, struggling to man the forts of the northern frontier in t...
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The Emperor's Knives
- Oct-2014
- / Action Adventure
'A master of the genre' The TimesThe seventh novel in Anthony Riches' acclaimed Empire sequence brings Marcus Aquila back to Rome, hunting the men who destroyed his family. But the revenge he craves may cost him and those around him dearly.The young ...
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Thunder of the Gods
- Apr-2015
- / Historical
'A master of the genre' The TimesThe eighth book in the Empire sequence takes Centurion Marcus Aquila and his Tungrian legion on a dangerous mission to the heart of the Parthian empire.With Rome no longer safe Marcus and the Tungrians are ordered e...
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Altar of Blood
- Mar-2016
- / Historical
Don't miss the latest instalment in the Empire series, Vengeance, which is available to pre-order now! Coming November 2021.'A master of the genre' The TimesThe Tungrians have no sooner returned to Rome than they find themselves tasked with a very di...
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Retribution
- Apr-2018
- / Historical
The action-filled climax of the epic story of the Batavi uprising in AD 69, from the author of the bestselling Empire series. **NOW FEATURING AN ADDITIONAL SHORT STORY**'A masterclass in military historical fiction' - Sunday ExpressVictory is in sigh...
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The Scorpion's Strike
- Apr-2019
- / Historical
With his compelling Centurions trilogy complete, Anthony Riches returns to his bestselling Empire sequence of novels with his storytelling skills polished to perfection. Set in the second century AD, The Scorpion's Strike continues the story of Marcu...
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River of Gold
- Dec-2020
- / Historical
Don't miss the latest instalment in the Empire series, Vengeance, which is available to pre-order now! Coming November 2021.After saving the emperor's life in Rome, Marcus and his comrades have been sent across the sea to the wealthy, corrupt Greek...
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Target Zero
- Jul-2022
- / Thriller
The Protector is back. Mickey Bale must hunt down military-grade warheads in this gripping British thriller from Anthony Riches.
Former close protection officer Mickey Bale has a dangerous skillset. One that many men, good and bad, want to... -
Storm of War
- Sep-2023
- / Historical
Marcus Aquila and his allies spearhead a daring attack into enemy territory, as three generals claim to be the true Roman Emperor.A new civil war has begun: with the emperor Pertinax's murder Marcus and his protector Scaurus have escaped Rome, seekin...
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Clash of Legions
- Jun-2024
- / Historical
The legendary series, revered by readers the world over.'Riches at his absolute best' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An absolute must read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I adore this group of extremely dangerous men. Brilliant!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A terrific series' ⭐⭐⭐...
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Field of Blood
- Feb-2026
- / General Fiction
A masterful novel of war, history and political intrigue, beloved by readers.'Vivid military action, inner circle intrigue and Dumas-style characters'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A++++'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'[Riches is] head and shoulders above his contemporaries'⭐⭐...
