Publication Reading Order
The Chronological Asian Saga is a Historical Fiction series by James Clavell, made up of 7 books published between 1962 and 1995. It begins with King Rat (1962), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Escape (1995), spanning 33 years of storytelling.
7books
33years active
4decades
~5.5yrs between books
1995latest release
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | |||
| 1 | King Rat ★ NYT 1w · peaked #13 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → | 1962 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2 | Tai-Pan ★ NYT 44w · peaked #2 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → | 1966 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 1970s | |||
| 3 | Shogun ★ NYT 32w · peaked #3 🎬 2 adaptations → | 1975 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 1980s | |||
| 4 | Noble House ★ NYT 47w · #1 | 1981 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 5 | Whirlwind ★ NYT 22w · #1 | 1986 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 1990s | |||
| 6 | Gai-Jin ★ NYT 13w · peaked #4 | 1993 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 7 | EscapeLatest | 1995 | Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Chronological Asian Saga series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Chronological Asian Saga series?
Start with King Rat (1962), the first book in the Chronological Asian Saga series by James Clavell. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Chronological Asian Saga series?
There are 7 books in the Chronological Asian Saga series by James Clavell, published between 1962 and 1995.
What is the first book in the Chronological Asian Saga series?
The first book in the Chronological Asian Saga series is King Rat, published in 1962 by James Clavell.
What is the latest book in the Chronological Asian Saga series?
The most recent book in the Chronological Asian Saga series is Escape (1995) by James Clavell.
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