Morris West published 32 novels, beginning with Children of the Sun (1957). The best-known is The Clowns of God (1981).
Updated September 2026
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The Clowns of God
Morris West's most-read book.
Morris West books in order of publication
Children of the Sun (1957)
The Big Story (1957)
The Crooked Road (1957)
Backlash (1958)
McCreary Moves In (1958)
The Second Victory (1958)
The Devil's Advocate (1959)
Daughter of Silence (1961)
The Shoes of the Fisherman (1963)
The Ambassador (1965)
The Tower of Babel (1968)
Gallows on the Sand (1969)
The Heretic (1969)
Scandal in the Assembly (1970)
Summer of the Red Wolf (1971)
Kundu (1973)
The Salamander (1973)
Harlequin (1974)
The Navigator (1976)
Proteus (1979)
The Clowns of God (1981)
The Naked Country (1983)
The World Is Made of Glass (1983)
Cassidy (1986)
Masterclass (1988)
Lazarus (1990)
The Ringmaster (1991)
The Lovers (1993)
A View from the Ridge (1996)
Vanishing Point (1996)
Eminence (1998)
The Last Confession (2000)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Devil's Advocate (1977)Film · from The Devil's Advocate
- The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968)Film · from The Shoes of the Fisherman
About Morris West
Morris Langlo West was an Australian novelist and playwright, best known for his novels The Devil's Advocate (1959), The Shoes of the Fisherman (1963) and The Clowns of God (1981). His books were published in 27 languages and sold more than 60 million copies worldwide. Each new book he wrote after he became an established writer sold more than one million copies.
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Morris West FAQ
- How many books has Morris West written?
- Morris West published 32 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Morris West's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Clowns of God.
- What is Morris West's last book?
- The Last Confession (2000).
- What is Morris West's most famous book?
- The Clowns of God (1981) is Morris West's most widely read book.
- Which Morris West books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The Devil's Advocate (film, 1977) and The Shoes of the Fisherman (film, 1968).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.