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Sax Rohmer

Sax Rohmer Reading Order

11 series Β· 73 books Β· Born February 15, 1883

Sax Rohmer, the pen name of Arthur Henry Sarsfield Ward, was a prolific English writer renowned for his thrilling tales of mystery and adventure. Spanning his active years from 1913 to 2025, he authored 73 books across 11 series, with his most famous being the iconic Fu Manchu saga. Rohmer's work often delved into the realms of crime fiction and exotic intrigue, captivating readers with memorable characters like Gaston Max, Morris Klaw, Paul Harley, and "Red" Kerry.

"Red" Kerry Series

Complete

2 books (1919–2005)

Start with Dope and read in order.

#Title
1
2
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Yellow Shadows

Anthologies Series

Complete

4 books (1948–2014)

Start with Fifty Famous Detectives of Fiction, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Fifty Famous Detectives of Fiction
2
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Great Black Magic Stories
3
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Graphic Classics, Volume 12: Adventure Classics
4
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Favourite Spy Stories

Fu Manchu Series

Complete

16 books (1913–1987)

Start with The Mystery of Dr. Fu-Manchu / The Insidious Dr. Fu-Manchu, the first of 16 books in the Fu Manchu series.

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1
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The Mystery of Dr. Fu-Manchu / The Insidious Dr. Fu-Manchu
2
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The Return of Dr. Fu-Manchu / The Devil Doctor
3
Cover of The Hand of Fu-Manchu / The Si-Fan Mysteries
The Hand of Fu-Manchu / The Si-Fan Mysteries
4
Cover of The Daughter of Fu-Manchu
The Daughter of Fu-Manchu
5
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The Mask of Fu-Manchu
6
Cover of The Bride of Fu-Manchu / Fu-Manchu's Bride
The Bride of Fu-Manchu / Fu-Manchu's Bride
7
Cover of The Trail of Fu-Manchu
The Trail of Fu-Manchu
8
Cover of President Fu-Manchu
President Fu-Manchu
9
Cover of The Drums of Fu-Manchu
The Drums of Fu-Manchu
10
Cover of The Island of Fu-Manchu
The Island of Fu-Manchu
11
Cover of The Shadow of Fu-Manchu
The Shadow of Fu-Manchu
12
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Re-enter Fu-Manchu
13
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Emperor Fu-Manchu
14
The Wrath of Fu-Manchu
15
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Ten Years Beyond Baker Street:(By: Cay Van Ash)
16
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The Fires of Fu Manchu(By: Cay Van Ash)

Gaston Max Series

Complete

4 books (1915–1943)

Start with The Yellow Claw, the first of 4 books in the Gaston Max series.

#Title
1
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The Yellow Claw
2
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The Golden Scorpion
3
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The Day the World Ended
4
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Seven Sins

Morris Klaw Series

Complete

1 book (2025–2025)

#Title
1
Morris Klaw Volume I(With: AC Gleason)

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

3 books (1914–2007)

Start with The Romance of Sorcery and read in order.

#Title
1
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The Romance of Sorcery
2
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A Guide to Magic, Sorcery and the Paranormal
3
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Little Tich(With: Llittle Tich)

Paul Harley Series

Complete

3 books (1920–2013)

Start with Bat Wing and read in order.

#Title
1
2
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Fire-Tongue
3
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The Voice of Kali

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

9 books (1920–2013)

Start with The Man with the Shaven Skull, the first of 9 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

#Title
1
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The Man with the Shaven Skull
2
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Tcheriapin
3
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Kerry's Kid
4
Cover of The Daughter of Huang Chow
The Daughter of Huang Chow
5
Cover of The Pigtail of Hi Wing Ho
The Pigtail of Hi Wing Ho
6
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The White Hat
7
The Mysterious Mummy
8
Cover of A House Possessed
A House Possessed
9
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Breath of Allah

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

10 books (1914–2017)

Start with The Sins of Severac Bablon, the first of 10 books in the Short Story Collections series.

#Title
1
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The Sins of Severac Bablon
2
Tales of Secret Egypt
3
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The Dream Detective
4
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The Secret Of Holm Peel
5
Tales of East and West
6
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The Haunting of Low Fennel
7
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The Leopard Couch
8
The Methods of Moris Klaw
9
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Tales of Chinatown
10
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From Limehouse to Cairo

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

16 books (1916–1954)

Start with The Exploits of Captain O'Hagan, the first of 16 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
The Exploits of Captain O'Hagan
2
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Brood of the Witch Queen
3
Cover of The Orchard of Tears
The Orchard of Tears
4
Cover of The Quest of the Sacred Slipper
The Quest of the Sacred Slipper
5
The Green Eyes of Bast
6
7
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Emperor of America
8
Moon of Madness
9
She Who Sleeps
10
Yu'an Hee See laughs,
11
The Bat Flies Low
12
White Velvet
13
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Bimbashi Baruk of Egypt / Egyptian Nights
14
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Hangover House
15
16
The Moon Is Red

Sumuru Series

Complete

5 books (1950–2020)

Start with The Sins of Sumuru / Nude in Mink, the first of 5 books in the Sumuru series.

#Title
1
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The Sins of Sumuru / Nude in Mink
2
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Sumuru / The Slaves of Sumuru
3
Virgin in Flames / The Fire Goddess
4
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Return Of Sumuru / Sand and Satin
5
Sinister Madonna

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Sax Rohmer written?
Sax Rohmer has written 73 books across 11 series. Their published works span from 1913 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Sax Rohmer series?
Here are the first books in Sax Rohmer's series: "Red" Kerry: Dope; Anthologies: Fifty Famous Detectives of Fiction; Fu Manchu: The Mystery of Dr. Fu-Manchu / The Insidious Dr. Fu-Manchu; Gaston Max: The Yellow Claw; Non-Fiction: The Romance of Sorcery.
What order should I read Sax Rohmer's books?
We recommend reading Sax Rohmer's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Sax Rohmer's series complete?
Sax Rohmer has 11 completed series.

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