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ⓘ About Paul Theroux
Paul Theroux is a published American novelist. In addition to being a novelist, he is a travel writer. One of his best known books is the 1975 release The Great Railway Bazaar. This was a travelogue made about a trip that the author took from Great Britain through Europe, the Middle East, Asia, to Japan, and then across Russia while going back to his point of origin. He is known more for being a travelogue writer, but has also released various works of fiction. Some of his works were then adapted into feature films. He was also given the 1981 James Tait Black Memorial Prize for writing The Mosquito Coast, his novel. The author was born in the United States. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, Paul Theroux has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.
📚 All Book Series by Paul Theroux
The Consul's File
The Consul's File is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Spencer Monroe Savage Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Paul Theroux have come to expect.
The London Embassy
The London Embassy is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Spencer Monroe Savage Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Paul Theroux have come to expect.
Fong and the Indians
Fong and the Indians continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Paul Theroux's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Waldo
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Waldo, another outstanding contribution from Paul Theroux.
Girls at Play
Girls at Play is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Paul Theroux have come to expect.
Jungle Lovers
Jungle Lovers explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Paul Theroux.
Saint Jack
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Saint Jack, another outstanding contribution from Paul Theroux.
The Black House
The Black House continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Paul Theroux's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Family Arsenal
The Family Arsenal is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Paul Theroux have come to expect.
Picture Palace
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Picture Palace, another outstanding contribution from Paul Theroux.
The Mosquito Coast
The Mosquito Coast continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Paul Theroux's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
O-Zone
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with O-Zone, another outstanding contribution from Paul Theroux.
My Secret History
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with My Secret History, another outstanding contribution from Paul Theroux.
Millroy the Magician
Magic takes center stage in Millroy the Magician, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series that expands the enchanting world created by Paul Theroux.
My Other Life
My Other Life is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Paul Theroux have come to expect.
Kowloon Tong
Kowloon Tong continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Paul Theroux's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Hotel Honolulu
Hotel Honolulu continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Paul Theroux's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Blinding Light
Blinding Light continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Paul Theroux's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Elephanta Suite
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Elephanta Suite, another outstanding contribution from Paul Theroux.
A Dead Hand: A Crime in Calcutta
A gripping mystery unfolds in A Dead Hand: A Crime in Calcutta as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Paul Theroux's mastery of suspense.
The Lower River
The Lower River continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Paul Theroux's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Mother Land
Mother Land is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Paul Theroux have come to expect.
Under the Wave at Waimea
Under the Wave at Waimea continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Paul Theroux's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Bad Angel Brothers
The Bad Angel Brothers continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Paul Theroux's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Burma Sahib
Burma Sahib is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Paul Theroux have come to expect.
Murder in Mount Holly
A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder in Mount Holly as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series showcases Paul Theroux's mastery of suspense.
Doctor Slaughter
Doctor Slaughter continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Paul Theroux's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Shortest Day of the Year
The Shortest Day of the Year is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Paul Theroux have come to expect.
The White Man's Burden
The White Man's Burden is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Paul Theroux have come to expect.
Dr. Demarr
Dr. Demarr is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Paul Theroux have come to expect.
The Greenest Island
The Greenest Island is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Paul Theroux have come to expect.
Camp Echo
Camp Echo continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Paul Theroux's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Sinning with Annie
Sinning with Annie is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Paul Theroux have come to expect.
World's End
World's End is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Paul Theroux have come to expect.
Half Moon Street
Half Moon Street is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Paul Theroux have come to expect.
On the Edge of the Great Rift: Three Novels of Africa
On the Edge of the Great Rift: Three Novels of Africa continues the Publication Order of Collections story arc with Paul Theroux's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Collected Stories
The Collected Stories is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Paul Theroux have come to expect.
The Collected Short Novels
The Collected Short Novels is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Paul Theroux have come to expect.
Fresh Air Fiend: Travel Writings
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with Fresh Air Fiend: Travel Writings, another outstanding contribution from Paul Theroux.
The Stranger at the Palazzo d'Oro
The Stranger at the Palazzo d'Oro continues the Publication Order of Collections story arc with Paul Theroux's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Mr. Bones
Mr. Bones is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Paul Theroux have come to expect.
The Vanishing Point
The Vanishing Point is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Paul Theroux have come to expect.
V.S. Naipaul
V.S. Naipaul continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Paul Theroux's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Great Railway Bazaar
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with The Great Railway Bazaar, another outstanding contribution from Paul Theroux.
The Old Patagonian Express: By Train Through the Americas
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with The Old Patagonian Express: By Train Through the Americas, another outstanding contribution from Paul Theroux.
To the Ends of the Earth: The Selected Travels
To the Ends of the Earth: The Selected Travels continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Paul Theroux's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Kingdom by the Sea
Epic adventure awaits in The Kingdom by the Sea, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Paul Theroux has built.
Sailing Through China
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Sailing Through China, another outstanding contribution from Paul Theroux.
The Imperial Way: By Rail from Peshawar to Chittagong
Conflict and courage define The Imperial Way: By Rail from Peshawar to Chittagong, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Paul Theroux that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Sunrise with Seamonsters
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Sunrise with Seamonsters, another outstanding contribution from Paul Theroux.
Riding the Iron Rooster
Riding the Iron Rooster is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Paul Theroux have come to expect.
Travelling the World
Travelling the World continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Paul Theroux's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Happy Isles of Oceania: Paddling the Pacific
The Happy Isles of Oceania: Paddling the Pacific continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Paul Theroux's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Pillars of Hercules
The Pillars of Hercules is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Paul Theroux have come to expect.
Slow Trains to Simla
Slow Trains to Simla continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Paul Theroux's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Sir Vidia's Shadow
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Sir Vidia's Shadow, another outstanding contribution from Paul Theroux.
Nurse Wolf and Dr. Sacks
Nurse Wolf and Dr. Sacks is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Paul Theroux have come to expect.
Dark Star Safari: Overland from Cairo to Cape Town
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Dark Star Safari: Overland from Cairo to Cape Town, another outstanding contribution from Paul Theroux.
2 Stars
2 Stars is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Paul Theroux have come to expect.
Ghost Train to the Eastern Star
Ghost Train to the Eastern Star continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Paul Theroux's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Tao of Travel: Enlightenments from Lives on the Road
The Tao of Travel: Enlightenments from Lives on the Road continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Paul Theroux's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Last Train to Zona Verde: My Ultimate African Safari
The Last Train to Zona Verde: My Ultimate African Safari is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Paul Theroux have come to expect.
Deep South: Four Seasons on Back Roads
Deep South: Four Seasons on Back Roads is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Paul Theroux have come to expect.
Figures in a Landscape: People and Places
Figures in a Landscape: People and Places is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Paul Theroux have come to expect.
On the Plain of Snakes: A Mexican Journey
On the Plain of Snakes: A Mexican Journey continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Paul Theroux's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The 23rd Pan Book of Horror Stories
The 23rd Pan Book of Horror Stories is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Paul Theroux have come to expect.
Travel Writing
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Travel Writing, another outstanding contribution from Paul Theroux.
City Sleuths and Tough Guys
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with City Sleuths and Tough Guys, another outstanding contribution from Paul Theroux.
The Literary Traveller
The Literary Traveller continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Paul Theroux's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
A Tangled Web
A Tangled Web is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Paul Theroux have come to expect.
The Best American Magazine Writing 2007
The Best American Magazine Writing 2007 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Paul Theroux's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Cape Town Calling
Cape Town Calling continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Paul Theroux's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Granta 114: Aliens
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Granta 114: Aliens, another outstanding contribution from Paul Theroux.
Fakes: An Anthology of Pseudo-Interviews, Faux-Lectures, Quasi-Letters, "Found" Texts, and Other Fraudulent Artifacts
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Fakes: An Anthology of Pseudo-Interviews, Faux-Lectures, Quasi-Letters, "Found" Texts, and Other Fraudulent Artifacts, another outstanding contribution from Paul Theroux.
The Best American Travel Writing 2014
The Best American Travel Writing 2014 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Paul Theroux's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Life Is Short – Art Is Shorter: In Praise of Brevity
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Life Is Short – Art Is Shorter: In Praise of Brevity, another outstanding contribution from Paul Theroux.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Paul Theroux?
Paul Theroux is a bestselling author known for 6 book series containing over 76 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Spencer Monroe Savage Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Paul Theroux series to start with?
For readers new to Paul Theroux's work, the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 23 books. Begin with Fong and the Indians to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Paul Theroux written?
Paul Theroux has written over 76 books across 6 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Paul Theroux books in order?
Yes, reading Paul Theroux's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.
What genre does Paul Theroux write in?
Paul Theroux writes primarily in fiction. With 6 series across 76 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Paul Theroux's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Paul Theroux's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.
What is Paul Theroux's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Paul Theroux's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. The first book, Fong and the Indians, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.