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ⓘ About Philip K. Allan
All of these possibilities are fully exploited in the “Alexander Clay” series of novels. Philip’s inspiration for this series was to build on the works of novelists such as C.S. Forester and in particular Patrick O’Brian. Philip’s prose is heavily influenced by O’Brian’s immersive style. He also uses meticulously researched authentic nautical detail and period language in order to draw the reader into a different world. However the “Alexander Clay” novels also bring something unique to the genre with the cast of fully formed lower deck characters with their own back histories and plotlines along with the officers. Think “Downton Abbey” but on a ship, with the lower deck as the below stairs servants.
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Clay and the Sublime Porte
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2026
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Philip K. Allan?
All of these possibilities are fully exploited in the “Alexander Clay” series of novels. Philip’s inspiration for this series was to build on the works of novelists such as C.S. Forester and in particular Patrick O’Brian.
Which Philip K. Allan series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Alexander Clay series, the earliest of Philip K. Allan's multi-book series: it opens with The Captain's Nephew (2018) and runs to 12 books across 2018–2026, ending with Clay and the Sublime Porte (2026). Philip K. Allan's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Philip K. Allan written?
Philip K. Allan has 15 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2018 and 2026. Every one of them sits in one of 2 named series — the largest being the Alexander Clay series with 12 books.
In what order should Philip K. Allan's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Philip K. Allan's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Alexander Clay (2018–2026, 12 books) and Wolves (2020–2025, 3 books).
How are Philip K. Allan's books organised into series?
This guide splits Philip K. Allan's 15 books into 2 named series, with no standalone titles: Alexander Clay (12 books, 2018–2026); Wolves (3 books, 2020–2025).