Robert W. Chambers books in order
American artist, novelist, short story writer
- Lived
- 1865–1933
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 62
Robert W. Chambers published 52 novels, 1 novella, 3 short story collections, 1 children's book and 5 other books, beginning with The King in Yellow (1895).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Robert W. Chambers
Standalone novels in order
In the Quarter (1894)
The Red Republic (1895)
A King and a Few Dukes (1896)
The Maker of Moons (1896)
Lorraine (1897)
The Mystery of Choice (1897)
Ashes of Empire (1898)
The Haunts of Men (1898)
Outsiders (1899)
The Cambric Mask (1899)
The Conspirators (1899)
Special Messenger (1900)
Cardigan (1901)
The Maid-at-arms (1902)
The Maids of Paradise (1902)
A Young Man in a Hurry (1904)
In Search of the Unknown (1904)
The Reckoning (1905)
The Fighting Chance (1906)
The Tracer of Lost Persons (1906)
The Tree of Heaven (1907)
The Younger Set (1907)
The Firing Line (1908)
The Danger Mark (1909)
Ailsa Paige (1910)
The Green Mouse (1910)
The Common Law (1911)
Japonette (1912)
The Streets Of Ascalon (1912)
The Business of Life (1913)
The Gay Rebellion (1913)
Anne's Bridge (1914)
Quick Action (1914)
The Hidden Children (1914)
Athalie (1915)
Barbarians (1915)
Police!!! (1915)
Who Goes There! (1915)
The Better Man (1916)
The Dark Star (1916)
The Girl Philippa (1916)
The Laughing Girl (1918)
The Restless Sex (1918)
In Secret (1919)
The Crimson Tide (1919)
The Moonlit Way (1919)
The Slayer of Souls (1920)
The Little Red Foot (1921)
Eris (1922)
The Flaming Jewel (1922)
Operator 13 (1933)
Novellas in order
Smith's Battery (1898)
Short story collections in order
The King in Yellow (1895)
Famous Modern Ghost Stories (1921)
The Spawn of Cthulhu (1971)
Children's books in order
Mountain-land (1906)
Other books in order
With The Band (1896)
Iole (1905)
Garden-land (1907)
Blue-bird Weather (1912)
Between Friends (1914)
About Robert W. Chambers
Robert William Chambers was an American artist and fiction writer, best known for his book of short stories titled The King in Yellow, published in 1895.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Robert W. Chambers FAQ
- How many books has Robert W. Chambers written?
- Robert W. Chambers published 52 novels, 1 novella, 3 short story collections, 1 children's book and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Robert W. Chambers's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The King in Yellow.
- What is Robert W. Chambers's last book?
- Operator 13 (1933).
- What is Robert W. Chambers's most famous book?
- The King in Yellow (1895) is Robert W. Chambers's most widely read book.
- Can I read Robert W. Chambers's books for free?
- Yes. 40 books by Robert W. Chambers are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.