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  • Bibliography:
    7 Books (2 Series)
  • First Book:
    July 1999
  • Latest Book:
    August 2009
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About the Author

Thomas Harlan (b. 1964 in Tucson, Arizona) is a science fiction/fantasy writer and wargame designer. His father is the well known dendrochronologist Thomas Harlan.
He has been twice nominated for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Author (in 1999 and 2000). In May of 2001, he received the SF^2 Award for Best New Fantasy Author.
Aside from his literary career, Thomas spent too many years in the information technology industry as a developer, manager and architect for government, education and healthcare. He currently lives in Salem, Oregon.

Full Series List in Order

In the Time of the Sixth Sun

1 - Wasteland of Flint (Apr-2003)
2 - House of Reeds (Feb-2004)
3 - Land of the Dead (Aug-2009)

Oath of Empire

1 - The Shadow of Ararat (Jul-1999)
2 - The Gate of Fire (May-2000)
3 - The Storm of Heaven (Jun-2001)
4 - The Dark Lord (Jul-2002)

Book List in Order: 7 titles



  • In what would be A.U. 600 in our history, the Roman Empire still stands, supported by the twin pillars of the Legions and Thaumaturges of Rome. Now the Emperor of the West, the Augustus Galen Atreus, will come to the aid of the Emperor of the East, t...



  • The Persian sorcerer has withdrawn to a hidden citadel of the King of Kings and a very special new servant. He vows to regain the Peacock throne. Prince Maxian has raised both Julius Ceasar and Alexander the great from the dead. Now, with the powe...



  • The great three-sided war continues, Rome against Persia against the tribes of the desert now commanded by Mohammed of Mekkah. The tide is turning against the Eastern Empire --the Emperor Heraclius lies bedridden in Constantinople and his brother The...



  • Tom Harlan brings his Oath of Empire series to a shattering conclusion in The Dark Lord. In what would be the 7th Century AD in our history, the Roman Empire still stands, supported by the twin pillars of the Legions and Thaumaturges of Rome. The...



  • In five short centuries, the mighty Empire of the Mexica, descendants of the ancient Aztecs, spread out to conquer the Earth. Now they have left their homeworld and set their sights on the stars. But the universe it finds is a dangerous place Filled...



  • Xenoarcheologist Gretchen Anderssen had hoped to enjoy a well-earned vacation. She hadn't seen her home-world or her children for many months. But the Company has other plans for her--when she checks in for her transport, she finds new orders for her...



  • It's a small change in our history: imagine that the Japanese made contact with the Aztec Empire. Instead of small-pox and Christianity, they brought an Imperial alliance, samurai ethics, and technology. By the time of these books, the Emperor in Mex...




Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Thomas Harlan has published 7 books.

Thomas Harlan does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Land of the Dead, was published in August 2009.

The first book by Thomas Harlan, The Shadow of Ararat, was published in July 1999.

Yes. Thomas Harlan has 2 series.