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Marcus Didius Falco

by Lindsey Davis

20 books Started 1989 Latest 2010
Publication Reading Order

The Marcus Didius Falco is a Historical Fiction / Crime Fiction series by Lindsey Davis, made up of 20 books published between 1989 and 2010. It begins with The Silver Pigs (1989), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Nemesis (2010), spanning 21 years of storytelling.

20books
21years active
4decades
~1.1yrs between books
2010latest release
# Title Year Buy
1980s
1 The Silver Pigs 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
2 Shadows in Bronze 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Venus in Copper 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 The Iron Hand of Mars 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Poseidon's Gold 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Last Act in Palmyra 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Time to Depart 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 A Dying Light in Corduba 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Three Hands in the Fountain 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Two for the Lions 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 One Virgin Too Many 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
12 Ode to a Banker 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 A Body in the Bathhouse 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 The Jupiter Myth 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 The Accusers 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Scandal Takes a Holiday 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 See Delphi and Die 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Saturnalia 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Alexandria 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
20 NemesisLatest 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Marcus Didius Falco series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Marcus Didius Falco series?

Start with The Silver Pigs (1989), the first book in the Marcus Didius Falco series by Lindsey Davis. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Marcus Didius Falco series?

There are 20 books in the Marcus Didius Falco series by Lindsey Davis, published between 1989 and 2010.

What is the first book in the Marcus Didius Falco series?

The first book in the Marcus Didius Falco series is The Silver Pigs, published in 1989 by Lindsey Davis.

What is the latest book in the Marcus Didius Falco series?

The most recent book in the Marcus Didius Falco series is Nemesis (2010) by Lindsey Davis.

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About Lindsey Davis

Lindsey Davis (born 1949) is an English author best known for her historical crime novels set in ancient Rome. Davis began writing after a career as a civil servant. Her debut novel, **The Silver Pigs**, introduced the character of Marcus Didius Falco, a Roman informer in the reign of Vespasian. The Falco series has become highly successful, with over 20 novels published and translated into multiple languages. Davis's novels are praised for their vivid historical detail, engaging characters, and suspenseful plots. She has received numerous awards, including the Crime Writers' Association Historical Dagger Award four times. Her work has been critically acclaimed, with reviewers praising her ability to bring ancient Rome to life. Aside from the Falco series, Davis has also written a children's book, **The Course of Honour**, and two standalone historical novels, **The Iron Hand of Mars** and **The Jupiter Myth**.

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