J. Clifton Slater Books in Order

J. Clifton Slater has written 45 books, published between 2015 and 2026. The first book is On Station (2015) and the newest is Chaos, Chariots, and Courage (2026). One more title is announced: Rivus: The Lost Son (2027). Publication order is the reading order below.

Books
45 + 1 announced
Published
2015–2026

Eight series carry J. Clifton Slater's name, several of them Roman - Clay Warrior Stories, A Legion Archer, Providences of Rome - and others science fiction, including Galactic Council Realm and Call Sign Warlock. Slater's 46 catalogued books open with On Station (2015) and reach Chaos, Chariots, and Courage in 2026, with Rivus: The Lost Son scheduled for 2027. Readers searching for J. Clifton Slater books in order face a catalogue that averages roughly four titles a year.

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How many J. Clifton Slater books are there?

J. Clifton Slater has 45 published books, released between 2015 and 2026. They include 8 series and 1 title listed outside any series. One more, Rivus: The Lost Son (2027), is announced.

J. Clifton Slater Books in Publication Order

The table lists all 46 J. Clifton Slater books in the order they were published, with the release year and how many independent book listings confirm each title. Catalogue data as of November 2026.

  1. 1
    On StationGalactic Council Realm #12015 · confirmed 1/4
    2015–
  2. 2
    On DutyGalactic Council Realm #22016 · confirmed 1/4
    2016–
  3. 3
    On GuardGalactic Council Realm #32016 · confirmed 1/4
    2016–
  4. 4
    Clay LegionaryClay Warrior Stories #12017 · confirmed 1/4
    2017–
  5. 5
    Spilled BloodClay Warrior Stories #22017 · confirmed 1/4
    2017–
  6. 6
    Bloody WaterClay Warrior Stories #32017 · confirmed 1/4
    2017–
  7. 7
    On PointGalactic Council Realm #42017 · confirmed 1/4
    2017–
  8. 8
    Op File RevengeCall Sign Warlock #12018 · confirmed 1/4
    2018–
  9. 9
    Serpent Circles2018 · confirmed 1/4
    2018–
  10. 10
    Op File TreasonCall Sign Warlock #22018 · confirmed 1/4
    2018–
  11. 11
    Op File SanctionCall Sign Warlock #32018 · confirmed 1/4
    2018–
  12. 12
    Reluctant SiegeClay Warrior Stories #42018 · confirmed 1/4
    2018–
  13. 13
    Brutal DiplomacyClay Warrior Stories #52018 · confirmed 1/4
    2018–
  14. 14
    Fortune ReignsClay Warrior Stories #62018 · confirmed 1/4
    2018–
  15. 15
    Fatal ObligationClay Warrior Stories #72019 · confirmed 1/4
    2019–
  16. 16
    Infinite CourageClay Warrior Stories #82019 · confirmed 1/4
    2019–
  17. 17
    Deceptive ValorClay Warrior Stories #92019 · confirmed 1/4
    2019–
  18. 18
    Neptune's FuryClay Warrior Stories #102019 · confirmed 1/4
    2019–
  19. 19
    Hawks of the Sorcerer QueenTerror & Talons #12020 · confirmed 1/4
    2020–
  20. 20
    Magic and the Rage of IntentTerror & Talons #22020 · confirmed 1/4
    2020–
  21. 21
    Unjust SacrificeClay Warrior Stories #112020 · confirmed 1/4
    2020–
  22. 22
    Muted ImplicationsClay Warrior Stories #122020 · confirmed 1/4
    2020–
  23. 23
    Death CallerClay Warrior Stories #132020 · confirmed 1/4
    2020–
  24. 24
    Rome's TribuneClay Warrior Stories #142020 · confirmed 1/4
    2020–
  25. 25
    Deranged SovereigntyClay Warrior Stories #152021 · confirmed 1/4
    2021–
  26. 26
    Uncertain HonorClay Warrior Stories #162021 · confirmed 1/4
    2021–
  27. 27
    Tribune's OathClay Warrior Stories #172021 · confirmed 1/4
    2021–
  28. 28
    Savage BirthrightClay Warrior Stories #182021 · confirmed 1/4
    2021–
  29. 29
    Journey from ExileA Legion Archer #12022 · confirmed 1/4
    2022–
  30. 30
    Pity the RebelliousA Legion Archer #22022 · confirmed 1/4
    2022–

J. Clifton Slater books grouped by series

Each title below is a row in the publication-order table above. None of these groups has a reading-order page of its own on this site.

Clay Warrior Stories in order

19 books
  1. 1. Clay Legionary
  2. 2. Spilled Blood
  3. 3. Bloody Water
  4. 4. Reluctant Siege
  5. 5. Brutal Diplomacy
  6. 6. Fortune Reigns
  7. 7. Fatal Obligation
  8. 8. Infinite Courage
  9. 9. Deceptive Valor
  10. 10. Neptune's Fury
  11. 11. Unjust Sacrifice
  12. 12. Muted Implications
  13. and 7 more in the table above

A Legion Archer in order

10 books
  1. 1. Journey from Exile
  2. 2. Pity the Rebellious
  3. 3. Heritage of Threat
  4. 4. A Legion Legacy
  5. 5. Authority of Rome
  6. 6. Unlawful Kingdom
  7. 7. From Dawn to Death
  8. 8. The General's Tribune
  9. 9. When War Gods Battle
  10. 10. Salvation of Exile

Galactic Council Realm in order

4 books
  1. 1. On Station
  2. 2. On Duty
  3. 3. On Guard
  4. 4. On Point

Call Sign Warlock in order

3 books
  1. 1. Op File Revenge
  2. 2. Op File Treason
  3. 3. Op File Sanction

Violent Path in order

3 books
  1. 1. Disowned By Rome
  2. 2. Chaos, Chariots, and Courage
  3. 3. Rivus: The Lost Son

Terror & Talons in order

2 books
  1. 1. Hawks of the Sorcerer Queen
  2. 2. Magic and the Rage of Intent

Gygax Odyssey in order

2 books
  1. 1. The Gygax Odyssey
  2. 2. Wrath of the Cyclops

Providences of Rome in order

2 books
  1. 1. Allies, Spies, and Conflicts
  2. 2. Lies and Shadows

Standalone books

1 book

1 J. Clifton Slater title here is not listed as part of any series.

Do you have to read J. Clifton Slater books in order?

You only need to read J. Clifton Slater books in order within each series: the books listed here span 8 separate series, and each series has its own publication order.

Where to start with J. Clifton Slater

Start with On Station (2015), the earliest published title.

What is the newest J. Clifton Slater book?

Chaos, Chariots, and Courage (2026) is the newest J. Clifton Slater book released so far.

Is there a new J. Clifton Slater book coming?

Yes. Rivus: The Lost Son (2027) is the next J. Clifton Slater book announced in the catalogue. A publication year announced this far ahead moves, so it is worth rechecking: every announced title dated after 2026 sits on the upcoming book releases page.

J. Clifton Slater at a glance

Still publishing
J. Clifton Slater is still publishing. Rivus: The Lost Son is announced for 2027.
Release pace
J. Clifton Slater books have appeared more than one a year on average.
Busiest decade
Most J. Clifton Slater books, 27 of 46, were published in the 2020s.

When J. Clifton Slater books were published

Publication distribution by decade, showing when J. Clifton Slater titles appeared. 2020s was the most productive decade with 27 titles.

2010s
18
2020s
27

46 books total across 2 decades. Decade reflects the year each title was first catalogued.