Paul Clayton Reading Order
3 series ยท 11 books
Paul Clayton is an American writer known for his compelling historical fiction and science fiction narratives. Over his career from 2003 to 2022, he published 11 books across three series, including notable works like Calling Crow, standalone novels, and short story collections. His acclaimed title, White Seed: The Untold Story of the Lost Colony of Roanoke, earned him recognition as a semifinalist in the Amazon ABNA awards and a Readers Choice Bronze Medal.
Calling Crow Series
Complete3 books (2011โ2011)
Start with Calling Crow and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Calling Crow 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Calling Crow Nation 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Flight of the Crow 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Short Story Collections Series
Likely Complete3 books (2012โ2022)
Start with Strange Worlds and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Strange Worlds 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Talk to a Real, Live Girl 2019Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Escape From the Future and Other Stories 2022Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete5 books (2003โ2018)
Start with Carl Melcher Goes to Vietnam, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Carl Melcher Goes to Vietnam 2003Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | White Seed 2009Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | In the Shape of a Man 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Van Ripplewink 2016Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Crossing Over 2018Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Paul Clayton written?
- Paul Clayton has written 11 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2003 to 2022.
- What is the first book in each Paul Clayton series?
- Here are the first books in Paul Clayton's series: Calling Crow: Calling Crow; Short Story Collections: Strange Worlds.
- What order should I read Paul Clayton's books?
- We recommend reading Paul Clayton's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Paul Clayton's series complete?
- Paul Clayton has 2 completed series.

