The Asian Saga books in order A series by James Clavell

1. 1.
   

   King Rat (1962)

   391 pages★ 4.3 (17 ratings)Adapted for film

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2. 2.
   

   Tai-Pan (1966)

   663 pages★ 4.2 (5 ratings)Adapted for film

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3. 3.
   

   Shōgun (1975)

   1121 pages★ 4.3 (24 ratings)Adapted for TV

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4. 4.
   

   Noble House (Apr 1981)

   1174 pagesAdapted for TV

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5. 5.
   

   Whirlwind (1986)

   1147 pages

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6. 6.
   

   Gai-Jin (1993)

   1232 pages★ 4.0 (6 ratings)

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• King Rat (1965)Film · from King Rat
• Tai-Pan (1986)Film · from Tai-Pan
• ShōgunTV · from Shōgun
• ShōgunTV · from Shōgun
• Noble HouseTV · from Noble House

The Asian Saga FAQ

How many The Asian Saga books are there?

There are 6 The Asian Saga books, as of September 2026.

What order should I read the The Asian Saga books in?

In publication order, starting with King Rat (1962): 1 King Rat (1962) · 2 Tai-Pan (1966) · 3 Shōgun (1975) · 4 Noble House (1981) · 5 Whirlwind (1986) · 6 Gai-Jin (1993).

What is the first The Asian Saga book?

King Rat (1962).

What is the latest The Asian Saga book?

Gai-Jin (1993).

Is the Asian Saga series finished?

There have been no new The Asian Saga books since 1993; James Clavell died in 1994.

Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.