What is the right order to read the Eagle Saga? It is one of the first questions new readers ask, and the answer is simple: the series Eagle Saga: Sons of Rome by Marc Beuster spans six books that build on one another. The best way to enjoy the saga is to read it in order of volume number, starting with Book 1, In the Shadow of the Eagle, and finishing with Book 6, The Eagle’s Talons.
These historical novels are set in Roman Britain and deliver gripping military adventure in the style of Simon Scarrow. On this page you will find every book in the Sons of Rome series in the correct reading order, each with its cover and a buy link, plus answers to the most common questions about audiobooks, Kindle Unlimited and what is coming next.
Book 1: In the Shadow of the Eagle
In the Shadow of the Eagle is the first book and the perfect entry point into the Eagle Saga. This is where the story in Roman Britain begins and where the groundwork for everything that follows is laid. If you want to read the series in the right order, this is the book to start with.
Book 2: The Hidden Eagle
The Hidden Eagle is the second book in the series. In the reading order it belongs in second place, deepening the story that began in the opening volume.
Book 3: Eagle’s Grip
With Eagle’s Grip the saga reaches its third installment. It carries the series in Roman Britain forward and should be read as the third book in the sequence.
Book 4: The Broken
The Broken is the fourth book of the Eagle Saga: Sons of Rome and takes fourth place in the reading order, continuing the story arc of the first three novels.
Book 5: The Will of the Eagle
The Will of the Eagle is the fifth book in the series. Once you have finished the first four novels, this is the one to pick up next to stay on track with the saga’s reading order.
Book 6: The Eagle’s Talons
The Eagle’s Talons is the sixth and most recent book of the Eagle Saga: Sons of Rome. It marks the current end of the reading order and is the newest title among Marc Beuster’s books in this series.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Eagle Saga
In what order should I read the Eagle Saga: Sons of Rome?
The correct order follows the volume numbers: 1. In the Shadow of the Eagle, 2. The Hidden Eagle, 3. Eagle’s Grip, 4. The Broken, 5. The Will of the Eagle, 6. The Eagle’s Talons.
Can the books be read as standalones?
The Eagle Saga is designed as a continuous series, and the books build on each other. For the best reading experience, start with Book 1, In the Shadow of the Eagle, and then continue in order of volume number.
Where can I buy Marc Beuster’s books?
All books of the Eagle Saga are available on Amazon. You can find the complete series on the Amazon page of the Eagle Saga or browse everything on Marc Beuster’s Amazon author page. If you have a Kindle Unlimited subscription, you can read the books there as well.
Is the Eagle Saga available as an audiobook?
The Eagle Saga is currently not available as an English audiobook. The books are available in reading editions only.
What comes next in the series?
Book 2 of the sister series Eagle Saga: The Legend of Dentatus is expected to be released in July 2026. It is the second volume of the standalone Dentatus series.