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Peter Watt

Peter Watt Reading Order

4 series · 24 books · Born 1949

Action & AdventureHistorical FictionLiterary FictionWestern

Peter Watt is an Australian author whose diverse career as a soldier, investigator, and law enforcement advisor informs his gritty, authentic approach to storytelling. His twenty-four novels span historical fiction and westerns, drawing heavily on his firsthand experiences in remote regions and unconventional professions, particularly his work in Papua New Guinea. Known for richly detailed narratives that capture frontier life and colonial struggles, Watt has built a substantial body of work across multiple series including the Colonial, Frontier, and Papua trilogies since 2000.

Colonial Series

Ongoing

6 books (2019–2024)

Start with The Queen's Colonial, the first of 6 books in the Colonial series.

Start this series with The Queen's Colonial

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1
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The Queen's Colonial
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Queen's Tiger
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Queen's Captain
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Colonial's Son
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Call of Empire
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
The Ghosts of August
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frontier Series

Complete

12 books (2000–2018)

Start with Cry of the Curlew, the first of 12 books in the Frontier series.

Start this series with Cry of the Curlew

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1
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Cry of the Curlew
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Shadow of the Osprey
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Flight of the Eagle
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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To Chase The Storm
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
To Touch The Clouds
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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To Ride The Wind
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Beyond the Horizon
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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War Clouds Gather
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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And Fire Falls
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Beneath a Rising Sun
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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While the Moon Burns
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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From the Stars Above
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Papua Trilogy Series

Complete

3 books (2002–2011)

Start with Papua and read in order.

Start this series with Papua

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1
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2
Cover of Eden
3
Cover of The Pacific

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

3 books (2006–2008)

Start with The Silent Frontier and read in order.

Start this series with The Silent Frontier

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1
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The Silent Frontier
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2
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The Frozen Circle
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3
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The Stone Dragon
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Peter Watt written?
Peter Watt has written 24 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2000 to 2024.
What is the first book in each Peter Watt series?
Here are the first books in Peter Watt's series: Colonial: The Queen's Colonial; Frontier: Cry of the Curlew; Papua Trilogy: Papua.
What order should I read Peter Watt's books?
We recommend reading Peter Watt's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Peter Watt still writing new books?
Yes, Peter Watt has 1 ongoing series: Colonial.

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