Gordon is a Scottish writer, addicted to reading and writing historical fiction. His love of history was piqued during spells living and working close to both Hadrian's Wall and the Antonine Wall, sites of rich history winding back through thousands of years. The later Roman Empire and Byzantium hold a particular fascination for Gordon.He lists many authors amongst his influences, including: Simon Scarrow, David Gemmell, Sam Barone, Conn Iggulden, Bernard Cornwell, Ben Kane & Valerio Massimo Manfredi. Gordon also enjoys reading and writing sci-fi and black comedy.
Genres: Historical
Series
Legionary
0.5. Eagles in the Desert (2020)
1. Legionary (2011)
2. Viper of the North (2012)
3. Land of the Sacred Fire (2013)
4. The Scourge of Thracia (2015)
5. Gods & Emperors (2015)
6. Empire of Shades (2017)
7. The Blood Road (2018)
8. Dark Eagle (2020)
9. The Emperor's Shield (2023)
0.5. Eagles in the Desert (2020)
1. Legionary (2011)
2. Viper of the North (2012)
3. Land of the Sacred Fire (2013)
4. The Scourge of Thracia (2015)
5. Gods & Emperors (2015)
6. Empire of Shades (2017)
7. The Blood Road (2018)
8. Dark Eagle (2020)
9. The Emperor's Shield (2023)
Strategos
1. Born in the Borderlands (2011)
2. Rise of the Golden Heart (2013)
3. Island in the Storm (2014)
1. Born in the Borderlands (2011)
2. Rise of the Golden Heart (2013)
3. Island in the Storm (2014)
Empires of Bronze
1. Son of Ishtar (2019)
2. Dawn of War (2020)
3. Thunder at Kadesh (2020)
4. The Crimson Throne (2021)
5. The Shadow of Troy (2021)
6. The Dark Earth (2022)
1. Son of Ishtar (2019)
2. Dawn of War (2020)
3. Thunder at Kadesh (2020)
4. The Crimson Throne (2021)
5. The Shadow of Troy (2021)
6. The Dark Earth (2022)
Rise of Emperors (with Simon Turney)
1. Sons of Rome (2020)
2. Masters of Rome (2021)
3. Gods of Rome (2021)
1. Sons of Rome (2020)
2. Masters of Rome (2021)
3. Gods of Rome (2021)
Series contributed to
Gordon Doherty recommends
Caesar's Soldier (2023)
(Mark Antony, book 1)
Alex Gough
"A tour de force from a master of Roman fiction."
King of Kings (2023)
(Brunanburh, book 1)
M J Porter
"An epic tale of the birth of a nation. Truly mesmerising. Game of Thrones meets The Last Kingdom."
Warrior and Protector (2022)
(Saxon Warrior, book 1)
Peter Gibbons
"Thunderously atmospheric! Gibbons once again proves himself a master of Viking & Dark Age lore."
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