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P. Djèlí Clark

P. Djèlí Clark Reading Order

7 series · 25 books · Born 1971-06-11

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P. Djèlí Clark is an American speculative fiction writer and historian who blends imaginative storytelling with scholarly expertise. Drawing from his background as a history professor at the University of Connecticut, Clark crafts fantastical and futuristic narratives that explore diverse cultures and time periods through a distinctly African and African diaspora lens. His works range from the enchanting Abeni's Song series to standalone novellas and short fiction, establishing him as a distinctive voice in contemporary speculative fiction since 2016.

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Abeni's Song Series

Ongoing

2 books (2023–2025)

Start with Abeni's Song and read in order.

Start this series with Abeni's Song

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Abeni's Song
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Abeni and the Kingdom of Gold
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2016–2025)

Start with Hidden Youth: Speculative Fiction from the Margins of History, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Hidden Youth: Speculative Fiction from the Margins of History

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Hidden Youth: Speculative Fiction from the Margins of History
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Nowhereville
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Out There Screaming: An Anthology of New Black Horror
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Book of Witches
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Nebula Awards Showcase 56
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Fatma El-Sha'arawi Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2016–2021)

Start with A Dead Djinn in Cairo, the first of 4 books in the Fatma El-Sha'arawi series.

Start this series with A Dead Djinn in Cairo

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A Dead Djinn in Cairo
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Angel of Khan el-Khalili
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Haunting of Tram Car 015
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
A Master of Djinn
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2016–2016)

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Fantasy's Othering Fetish
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2018–2023)

Start with The Black God's Drums, the first of 5 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

Start this series with The Black God's Drums

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1
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The Black God's Drums
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Secret Lives of the Nine Negro Teeth of George Washington
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
With a Golden Risha
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
If the Martians Have Magic
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
How to Raise a Kraken in Your Bathtub
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

2 books (2020–2024)

Start with Ring Shout and read in order.

Start this series with Ring Shout

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2
The Dead Cat Tail Assassins
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Time Traveler's Passport Series

Ongoing

6 books (2025–2025)

Start with 3 Days, 9 Months, 27 Years(By: John Scalzi), the first of 6 books in the The Time Traveler's Passport series.

Start this series with 3 Days, 9 Months, 27 Years(By: John Scalzi)

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1
3 Days, 9 Months, 27 Years(By: John Scalzi)
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
A Visit to the Husband Archive(By: Kaliane Bradley)
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
All Manner of Thing Shall Be(By: Olivie Blake)
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
5
For a Limited Time Only(By: Peng Shepherd)
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Making Space(By: R.F. Kuang)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has P. Djèlí Clark written?
P. Djèlí Clark has written 25 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2016 to 2025.
What is the first book in each P. Djèlí Clark series?
Here are the first books in P. Djèlí Clark's series: Abeni's Song: Abeni's Song; Anthologies: Hidden Youth: Speculative Fiction from the Margins of History; Fatma El-Sha'arawi: A Dead Djinn in Cairo; Short Stories/Novellas: The Black God's Drums; The Time Traveler's Passport: 3 Days, 9 Months, 27 Years(By: John Scalzi).
What order should I read P. Djèlí Clark's books?
We recommend reading P. Djèlí Clark's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is P. Djèlí Clark still writing new books?
Yes, P. Djèlí Clark has 3 ongoing series: Abeni's Song, Standalone Novels, The Time Traveler's Passport.

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