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Paul Clayton Reading Order

5 series Β· 14 books

Paul Clayton is an American writer whose career spans historical fiction, science fiction, and nonfiction across eleven books. His Calling Crow series exemplifies his talent for weaving historical narratives with imaginative storytelling, while his standalone novels and short story collections showcase the range of his interests and technical skill. Clayton's work has earned recognition including a semifinal selection in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Awards and multiple reader choice honors, establishing him as a notable voice in both speculative and historical genres.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2019–2019)

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Calling Crow Series

Complete

3 books (2011–2011)

Start with Calling Crow and read in order.

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2020–2020)

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Short Story Collections Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2012–2026)

Start with Strange Worlds and read in order.

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Cover of Talk to a Real, Live Girl
Talk to a Real, Live Girl
3
Escape From the Future and Other Stories
4

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

5 books (2003–2018)

Start with Carl Melcher Goes to Vietnam, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Carl Melcher Goes to Vietnam

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Paul Clayton written?
Paul Clayton has written 14 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2003 to 2026.
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 4 completed series.

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