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Start with Fight for Freedom and continue through all 4 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Fight for Freedom
Book 1 by Simon Scarrow • Published 2011
When his centurion father is murdered and his mother sold into slavery, ten‑year‑old Marcus Cornelius Primus is thrown into a gladiator school. To survive, he must master brutal training, outwit bullies and hold tight...
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Gladiator reading order
Ends with Vengeance
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Book 1:Fight for Freedom
Simon Scarrow • 2011
When his centurion father is murdered and his mother sold into slavery, ten‑year‑old Marcus Cornelius Primus is thrown into a gladiator school. To survive, he must master brutal training, outwit bullies and hold tight...
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Book 2:Street Fighter
Simon Scarrow • 2012
Now part of Julius Caesar’s household, Marcus is sent undercover into Rome’s gang‑ridden streets. Tasked with infiltrating a violent crew and foiling a plot against Caesar, he must balance street smarts, loyalty and t...
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Book 3:Son of Spartacus
Simon Scarrow • 2013
Freed from slavery, Marcus is determined to find his kidnapped mother. Caesar orders him to help defeat the rebel slave leader Brixus, an old ally who shares Marcus’s dangerous secret, leaving the boy torn between fri...
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Book 4:Vengeance
Simon Scarrow • 2014
Marcus has left the gladiator school but will not rest until he finds his mother. With friends at his side and a letter from Caesar demanding help, he returns to the estate where he once lived as a slave, confronting...
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Gladiator FAQ
What is the best order to read the Gladiator series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Fight for Freedom.
How many books are in the Gladiator series?
There are 4 books currently listed in the Gladiator series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Gladiator series?
New readers should start with Fight for Freedom, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Gladiator series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2011 to 2014.