Joan Druett Reading Order
4 series · 28 books
Joan Druett was a prolific New Zealand writer recognized for her contributions to maritime history and crime fiction. With 28 titles spanning four series, including the beloved Promise of Gold and Wiki Coffin Mysteries, as well as standalone novels and non-fiction works, she captivated readers from 1983 until 2019. Her unique blend of historical insight and engaging storytelling has made her a notable figure in her genre.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete15 books (1983–2019)
Start with Exotic Intruders, the first of 15 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Exotic Intruders 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Fulbright in New Zealand 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Petticoat Whalers 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Sailing Circle 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Hen Frigates 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Rough Medicine 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  She Captains 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  In the Wake of Madness 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Island of the Lost 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Tupaia 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Elephant Voyage 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Eleanor's Odyssey 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Lady Castaways 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Notorious Captain Hayes 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Discovery of Tahiti 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Promise Of Gold Series
Complete3 books (2013–2013)
Start with Calafia's Kingdom and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete4 books (1988–2018)
Start with Abigail / A Love of Adventure, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Wiki Coffin Mysteries Series
Complete6 books (2004–2015)
Start with A Watery Grave, the first of 6 books in the Wiki Coffin Mysteries series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Joan Druett written?
- Joan Druett has written 28 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1983 to 2019.
- What is the first book in each Joan Druett series?
- Here are the first books in Joan Druett's series: Non-Fiction: Exotic Intruders; Promise Of Gold: Calafia's Kingdom; Wiki Coffin Mysteries: A Watery Grave.
- What order should I read Joan Druett's books?
- We recommend reading Joan Druett's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Joan Druett's series complete?
- Joan Druett has 4 completed series.