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Peter Watt

Peter Watt Reading Order

4 series · 24 books · Born 1949

Peter Watt is a versatile Australian author known for his engaging storytelling in the genres of historical fiction and adventure. With a prolific portfolio that includes 24 books across four series—Frontier, Papua Trilogy, Colonial, and standalone novels—his work often explores rich historical landscapes and complex characters. His most notable titles showcase his ability to weave captivating narratives that resonate with readers, ensuring his active career from 2000 to 2024 remains influential in the literary landscape.

Colonial Series

Ongoing

6 books (2019–2024)

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

#Title
1
Cover of The Queen's Colonial
The Queen's Colonial
2
Cover of The Queen's Tiger
The Queen's Tiger
3
Cover of The Queen's Captain
The Queen's Captain
4
The Colonial's Son
5
Cover of Call of Empire
Call of Empire
6
The Ghosts of August

Frontier Series

Complete

12 books (2000–2018)

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

#Title
1
Cover of Cry of the Curlew
Cry of the Curlew
2
Cover of Shadow of the Osprey
Shadow of the Osprey
3
Cover of Flight of the Eagle
Flight of the Eagle
4
Cover of To Chase The Storm
To Chase The Storm
5
To Touch The Clouds
6
Cover of To Ride The Wind
To Ride The Wind
7
Cover of Beyond the Horizon
Beyond the Horizon
8
Cover of War Clouds Gather
War Clouds Gather
9
Cover of And Fire Falls
And Fire Falls
10
Cover of Beneath a Rising Sun
Beneath a Rising Sun
11
Cover of While the Moon Burns
While the Moon Burns
12
Cover of From the Stars Above
From the Stars Above

Papua Trilogy Series

Complete

3 books (2002–2011)

Start with Papua and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Papua
Papua
2
Cover of Eden
Eden
3
Cover of The Pacific
The Pacific

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

3 books (2006–2008)

Start with The Silent Frontier and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Silent Frontier
The Silent Frontier
2
Cover of The Frozen Circle
The Frozen Circle
3
Cover of The Stone Dragon
The Stone Dragon

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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