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Hammer and The Cross Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Hammer and The Cross books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Hammer and The Cross series? Start with "The Hammer and the Cross" (1993) and follow publication order through all 3 books.
The complete Hammer and The Cross reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order

The Hammer and the Cross
1993

One King's Way
1994

King and Emperor (With: John Holm)
1996
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