Alexander Clay Books in Order

Alexander Clay by Philip K. Allan contains 12 books, published between 2018 and 2026. The first book is The Captain's Nephew (2018) and the newest is Clay and the Sublime Porte (2026). Publication order is the reading order below.

Books
12
Published
2018–2026

Philip K. Allan's Alexander Clay series spans 12 books from The Captain's Nephew (2018) to Clay and the Sublime Porte (2026). A Sloop of War (2018), On The Lee Shore (2018), The Distant Ocean (2019), Upon the Malabar Coast (2021) and Clay and the Immortal Memory (2023) fall in between. No subject headings are recorded for the series, which is ongoing.

How many Alexander Clay books are there?

Alexander Clay has 12 books, released between 2018 and 2026.

Alexander Clay Books in Publication Order

The table lists all 12 Alexander Clay books in the order they were published, with the release year and how many independent book listings confirm each title. Catalogue data as of September 2026.

  1. 1
    The Captain's Nephew2018 · confirmed 1/4
    2018
  2. 2
    A Sloop of War2018 · confirmed 1/4
    2018
  3. 3
    On The Lee Shore2018 · confirmed 1/4
    2018
  4. 4
    A Man of No Country2018 · confirmed 1/4
    2018
  5. 5
    The Distant Ocean2019 · confirmed 1/4
    2019
  6. 6
    The Turn of the Tide2019 · confirmed 1/4
    2019
  7. 7
    In Northern Seas2019 · confirmed 1/4
    2019
  8. 8
    Larcum Mudge2020 · confirmed 1/4
    2020
  9. 9
    Upon the Malabar Coast2021 · confirmed 1/4
    2021
  10. 10
    Clay and the Immortal Memory2023 · confirmed 1/4
    2023
  11. 11
    Clay and the River of Silver2024 · confirmed 1/4
    2024
  12. 12
    Clay and the Sublime Porte2026 · confirmed 1/4
    2026

Is there a chronological order for Alexander Clay?

No separate chronological order is on record for Alexander Clay, because none of the book listings this catalogue draws on publishes one; the publication order above is the only order given.

Do you have to read Alexander Clay books in order?

You should read the Alexander Clay books in publication order, the order of the numbered table above. The catalogue does not record whether each Alexander Clay book also stands alone.

Where to start with Alexander Clay

Start with The Captain's Nephew (2018), the earliest published title.

What is the newest Alexander Clay book?

Clay and the Sublime Porte (2026) is the newest Alexander Clay book released so far.

Is there a new Alexander Clay book coming?

No next Alexander Clay book is announced in the catalogue, which is a gap in the listings it merges rather than a sign that the run has ended.

Alexander Clay at a glance

Still running
Alexander Clay is still running, with a title published as recently as 2026.
Release pace
Alexander Clay books have appeared more than one a year on average.
Busiest decade
Most Alexander Clay books, 7 of 12, were published in the 2010s.

More books by Philip K. Allan

The author page linked below lists every book in publication order.