Author · updated 2026
James Clavell Books in Order
Every James Clavell book in publication order — 9 in total, spanning 1962–1995.
Publication Order of Asian Saga Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | King Rat | 1962 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | Tai-Pan | 1966 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | Shogun | 1975 | Amazon US UK |
| 4 | Noble House | 1981 | Amazon US UK |
| 5 | Whirlwind | 1986 | Amazon US UK |
| 6 | Gai-Jin | 1993 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Escape | 1995 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Children's Story | 1981 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | The Little Samurai | 1986 | Amazon US UK |
Every title by year All 9, oldest to newest
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | King Rat | 1962 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | Tai-Pan | 1966 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | Shogun | 1975 | Amazon US UK |
| 4 | Noble House | 1981 | Amazon US UK |
| 5 | The Children's Story | 1981 | Amazon US UK |
| 6 | Whirlwind | 1986 | Amazon US UK |
| 7 | The Little Samurai | 1986 | Amazon US UK |
| 8 | Gai-Jin | 1993 | Amazon US UK |
| 9 | Escape | 1995 | Amazon US UK |
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