Imperial Assassin Books in Order
Part ofAlex Gough Books in OrderBrowse the Imperial Assassin books by Alex Gough in order, with short summaries and a reading guide to help you choose where to begin.
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Imperial Assassin books in publication order
7 books
Emperor's Knife
by Alex Gough
2019
With Emperor Severus dying, his feuding sons prepare to struggle for power. Imperial assassin Silus is drawn into Rome's conspiracies, where uncertain loyalties and mounting violence force him to question what serving the empire will cost him.
Emperor's Sword
by Alex Gough
2019
Roman scout Silus survives a disastrous encounter behind enemy lines in Caledonia, only to be recruited into an elite network of spies and assassins. Returning to the hostile wilderness, he must risk everything on a mission for his emperor.
Emperor's Axe
by Alex Gough
2020
As Caracalla purges his brother's supporters, Silus is ordered to recover a kidnapped boy rumored to be the emperor's son. The search carries him to Alexandria, where saving the child could also determine the fate of Rome.
Who All Die
by Alex Gough
2020
Before becoming an imperial spymaster, Marcus Oclatinius Adventus serves in a legion retreating from the Parthians. A deadly sickness weakens the soldiers as their enemies pursue them, leaving survival dependent on his developing cunning and resolve.
Emperor's Spear
by Alex Gough
2021
When his friend Atius disappears in Germania, imperial assassin Silus enters a frontier already moving toward war. Caught between political treachery and open conflict, he must uncover who is betraying Rome before its legions pay the price.
Emperor's Fate
by Alex Gough
2022
Caracalla's violent ambitions push Rome toward another disastrous campaign, while Silus serves inside his personal guard. With innocent lives and his own loved ones at stake, the assassin must decide whether loyalty or betrayal offers the empire hope.
Emperor's Lion
by Alex Gough
2022
Sent to investigate threats against the emperor's closest aide, Silus uncovers a conspiracy reaching deeper than he expected. His new position in Caracalla's bodyguard brings dangerous secrets and the burden of protecting an increasingly reckless ruler.
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