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.
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 September 2026.
- 12015–1/4
- 22016–1/4
- 32016–1/4
- 42017–1/4
- 52017–1/4
- 62017–1/4
- 72017–1/4
- 82018–1/4
- 9Serpent Circles2018 · confirmed 1/42018–1/4
- 102018–1/4
- 112018–1/4
- 122018–1/4
- 132018–1/4
- 142018–1/4
- 152019–1/4
- 162019–1/4
- 172019–1/4
- 182019–1/4
- 192020–1/4
- 202020–1/4
- 212020–1/4
- 222020–1/4
- 232020–1/4
- 242020–1/4
- 252021–1/4
- 262021–1/4
- 272021–1/4
- 282021–1/4
- 292022–1/4
- 302022–1/4
- 312022–1/4
- 332023–1/4
- 352023–1/4
- 362024–1/4
- 372024–1/4
- 382024–1/4
- 392024–1/4
- 402024–1/4
- 412024–1/4
- 422025–1/4
- 432025–1/4
- 442026–1/4
- 452026–1/4
- 462027–1/4
J. Clifton Slater series in order
Each series linked below has its own reading-order page.
- Clay Warrior Stories books in order 19 books
- A Legion Archer books in order 10 books
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.
Galactic Council Realm in order
4 books- 1. On Station
- 2. On Duty
- 3. On Guard
- 4. On Point
Call Sign Warlock in order
3 booksViolent Path in order
3 booksTerror & Talons in order
2 booksGygax Odyssey in order
2 booksProvidences of Rome in order
2 booksStandalone books
1 book1 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 the first book of the J. Clifton Slater series you want to read: Clay Warrior Stories starts with Clay Legionary (2017) and A Legion Archer starts with Journey from Exile (2022). The earliest catalogued title overall is On Station (2015).
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.