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Start with Challenger and continue through all 5 books in the listed reading order.
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Book 2 by Simon Scarrow • Published 2012
Fresh from his first victory, Pavo’s next test is a showcase bout against legendary gladiator Decimus Cominius Denter. As Macro trains both men and unrest grows outside the arena, duty to Rome clashes with loyalty to...
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Roman Arena reading order
Ends with Champion
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Book 2:Challenger
Simon Scarrow • 2012
Fresh from his first victory, Pavo’s next test is a showcase bout against legendary gladiator Decimus Cominius Denter. As Macro trains both men and unrest grows outside the arena, duty to Rome clashes with loyalty to...
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Book 3:First Sword
Simon Scarrow • 2013
Now a star fighter, Pavo arrives at the imperial gladiator school in Capua just as Macro takes over as lanista. As financial ruin and a brewing uprising threaten the school, teacher and pupil must survive political en...
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Book 4:Revenge
Simon Scarrow • 2013
Condemned to a savage beast hunt and then a chaotic free‑for‑all in the arena, Pavo sees a final chance to strike at the men responsible for his father’s death. To grasp it, he and Macro must outfight rivals and outma...
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Book 5:Arena
Simon Scarrow • 2013
This omnibus collects the Roman Arena novellas about Marcus Valerius Pavo. From terrified novice to hardened champion, he battles in training yards and great arenas while Macro struggles to keep him alive amid riots,...
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Book 6:Champion
Simon Scarrow • 2018
Pavo’s long quest for vengeance reaches its climax as he faces Hermes, the undefeated gladiator who killed his father. With Rome’s elite watching and plots swirling around the games, victory could free him—or drag him...
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Roman Arena FAQ
What is the best order to read the Roman Arena series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Challenger.
How many books are in the Roman Arena series?
There are 5 books currently listed in the Roman Arena series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Roman Arena series?
New readers should start with Challenger, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Roman Arena series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2012 to 2018.