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Paul Watkins Reading Order

3 series Β· 20 books Β· Born 1964

Paul Watkins is an American author of mystery thrillers and historical fiction who has published over twenty books since 1988. He is best known for the Inspector Pekkala series, featuring a Soviet detective navigating Cold War-era investigations, which he wrote under the pen name Sam Eastland. Beyond his acclaimed fiction work, Watkins has also written nonfiction and standalone novels that showcase his talent for weaving intricate plots with historical depth and atmospheric storytelling.

Inspector Pekkala Series

Complete

7 books (2010–2016)

Start with Eye of the Red Tsar, the first of 7 books in the Inspector Pekkala series.

Start this series with Eye of the Red Tsar

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2
Cover of The Red Coffin / Shadow Pass
The Red Coffin / Shadow Pass
3
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Archive 17 / Siberian Red
4
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The Beast in the Red Forest
5
6
7

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

3 books (1994–2012)

Start with Stand Before Your God and read in order.

Start this series with Stand Before Your God

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Stand Before Your God
2
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The Fellowship of Ghosts
3
Midget Submarine Commander: The Life of Godfrey Place VC

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

10 books (1988–2019)

Start with Night Over Day Over Night, the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Night Over Day Over Night

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Night Over Day Over Night
2
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Calm at Sunset, Calm at Dawn
3
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In the Blue Light of African Dreams
4
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The Promise of Light
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6
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The Story of My Disappearance
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Cover of The Elegant Lie(As: Sam Eastland)
The Elegant Lie(As: Sam Eastland)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Paul Watkins written?
Paul Watkins has written 20 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1988 to 2019.
What is the first book in each Paul Watkins series?
Here are the first books in Paul Watkins's series: Inspector Pekkala: Eye of the Red Tsar; Non-Fiction: Stand Before Your God.
What order should I read Paul Watkins's books?
We recommend reading Paul Watkins's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Paul Watkins's series complete?
Paul Watkins has 3 completed series.

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