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Order of the Sanguines

by James Rollins

The Order of the Sanguines series by James Rollins has 3 books and is best read in publication order, starting with The Blood Gospel (2013).

Books
3 books
First published
2013
Status
completed
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Start here: The Blood Gospel (2013) — then read straight through in publication order.

Cover of The Blood Gospel, the first book in Order of the Sanguines

Reading order

The order the books were released — the default way to read the series.

  1. The Blood Gospel

    Novel

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  2. Innocent Blood

    Novel

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  3. Blood Infernal

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About the Order of the Sanguines series

A secret Vatican-sanctioned order has fought a hidden war against supernatural evil for centuries, using blood-based science that blurs the line between religious miracle and biological engineering. James Rollins pairs with novelist Rebecca Cantrell to combine his trademark globe-trotting action with vampire mythology reframed through genetics and church history, centered on archaeologist Erin Granger and the warrior-monks of the Sanguines order.

The core trilogy runs from The Blood Gospel (2013) through Blood Infernal (2015); two shorter connected works, the novella City of Screams and the short story Blood Brothers, fill in supporting backstory around the main novels.

How to read this series

Read the three full-length novels in order: The Blood Gospel (2013), Innocent Blood (2014) and Blood Infernal (2015) -- they form a continuous trilogy with a single overarching plot. City of Screams and Blood Brothers are optional short connected works rather than required reading.

Frequently asked questions

How many Order of the Sanguines books are there?

Three full-length novels -- The Blood Gospel (2013), Innocent Blood (2014) and Blood Infernal (2015) -- plus two shorter connected works, City of Screams and Blood Brothers.

What order should I read the Order of the Sanguines books in?

Publication order: The Blood Gospel, Innocent Blood, then Blood Infernal. It's a continuous trilogy rather than standalone cases.

Who writes Order of the Sanguines?

James Rollins co-writes with novelist Rebecca Cantrell.

Is Order of the Sanguines connected to Sigma Force?

No direct crossover -- it's a separate series with its own cast, though it shares Rollins's globe-trotting action style.

Is the trilogy complete?

Yes -- it concludes with Blood Infernal (2015), with no further full-length entry announced since.

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