Order of Ben Pastor Books

Ben Pastor crafts compelling historical fiction and mystery novels, most notably her acclaimed Martin Bora series. This Italian author's unique background bridges continents—while Rome shaped her early years, three decades in the United States as a university professor enriched her perspective. Though she pens her stories in English, Pastor's work resonates internationally, with translations reaching readers across Italy, Germany, Spain, Poland, and the Czech Republic.

Pastor launched her literary career in 1999 with her debut novel Lumen. Here's a chronological guide to Ben Pastor's published works:

Publication Order of Aelius Spartianus Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
The Water ThiefThe Water Thief
2007
2
The Fire WakerThe Fire Waker
2008

Publication Order of Anthologies

#TitleYearBuy
1
Fourteenth Annual CollectionFourteenth Annual Collection
2001

Publication Order of Captain Martin Bora Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
LumenLumen
1999
2
Liar MoonLiar Moon
2001
3
A Dark Song of BloodA Dark Song of Blood
2002
4
Tin SkyTin Sky
2015
5
The Road to IthacaThe Road to Ithaca
2017
6
The Horseman’s SongThe Horseman’s Song
2019
7
The Night of Shooting StarsThe Night of Shooting Stars
2020
8
The Venus of SaloThe Venus of Salo
2024