Paul Watkins Reading Order
3 series · 20 books · Born 1964
Paul Watkins, also known by his pen name Sam Eastland, was an American author celebrated for his gripping thrillers and historical fiction. With a prolific career spanning from 1988 to 2019, he crafted 20 books across three distinct series, including works featuring Inspector Pekkala, along with several standalone novels and non-fiction titles. His storytelling prowess shines particularly in "Eye of the Wolf," a notable work that showcases his unique blend of suspense and rich narrative detail.
Inspector Pekkala Series
Complete7 books (2010–2016)
Start with Eye of the Red Tsar, the first of 7 books in the Inspector Pekkala series.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete3 books (1994–2012)
Start with Stand Before Your God and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete10 books (1988–2019)
Start with Night Over Day Over Night, the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Night Over Day Over Night 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Calm at Sunset, Calm at Dawn 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  In the Blue Light of African Dreams 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Promise of Light 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Archangel 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Story of My Disappearance 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Forger 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Thunder God 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Ice Soldier 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Elegant Lie(As: Sam Eastland) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.