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Asian Saga Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Asian Saga books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Asian Saga series? Start with "King Rat" (1962) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Asian Saga reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
King Rat
1962
Tai-Pan
1966
Shogun
1975
Noble House
1981
Whirlwind
1986
Gai-Jin
1993
Escape
1995
Thrump-O-Motol
1986
The Children's Story
1981
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