The Asian Saga Books in Order
series of six novels written by James Clavell
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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1986 · James Clavell
Whirlwind is a novel by James Clavell, first published in 1986. It forms part of the Asian Saga and is chronologically the last book in the series.…
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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Buy on Amazon1993 · James Clavell
Gai-Jin is a 1993 historical novel by James Clavell, part of his Asian Saga. It follows Malcolm Struan, son of Culum and Tess Struan, as he navigates…
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Buy on Amazon1981 · James Clavell
A 1981 novel by James Clavell, set in Hong Kong in 1963. The action spans scarcely more than a week, filled with kidnapping, murder, financial…
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Buy on Amazon1975 · James Clavell
Shōgun is a 1975 historical fiction novel by James Clavell that covers the end of Japan's Azuchi-Momoyama period and the beginning of the Edo period.…
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1966 · James Clavell
Tai-Pan is a 1966 novel by James Clavell set in 1842, following the end of the First Opium War. It focuses on European and American traders who…
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Buy on Amazon1986 · James Clavell
During World War II, in a brutal prison camp deep in Japanese-occupied territory, an American corporal seeks dominance over both captives and captors…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Asian Saga books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Whirlwind”. Start with “Whirlwind.”
How many books are in the The Asian Saga series?
We list 6 books by James Clavell , published between 1966–1993.
Where can I buy the The Asian Saga books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.