The Engineer Trilogy Books in Order
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The Engineer Trilogy by Tom Holt, published between 2005 and 2007, follows an engineer who flees after being sentenced to death, vowing vengeance through his ingenuity. The series explores the consequences of his actions as a war unfolds, involving political leaders and military figures who become entangled in the conflict. Central to the narrative is the theme of moral compromise and the cyclical nature of revenge.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2005 · K. J. Parker
This 2005 novel by Tom Holt (attributed to K. J. Parker) follows an engineer sentenced to death for a petty transgression of guild law, who flees the…
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Buy on Amazon2006 · K. J. Parker
The engineer Ziani Vaatzes designed and built a war that caused thousands of deaths, while civil servant Manuo Psellus made the decision that started…
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Buy on Amazon2007 · K. J. Parker
In Tom Holt's 2007 novel, the engineer Ziani Vaatzes orchestrates a war to reunite with his family, acknowledging the tragic deaths but feeling he…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Engineer Trilogy books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Devices and Desires”. Start with “Devices and Desires.”
How many books are in the The Engineer Trilogy series?
We list 3 books by K. J. Parker , published between 2005–2007.
Where can I buy the The Engineer Trilogy books?
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