The Asian Saga Series:
* Tai-Pan (1966): Set in Hong Kong during the 1840s, it follows the story of Dirk Struan, a Scottish trader, and his rise to power in the city.
* The Shogun (1975): A sweeping epic set in 16th-century Japan, telling the tale of John Blackthorne, an English sailor who becomes involved in the political machinations of the country.
* King Rat (1962): A World War II novel set in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp in Singapore.
* Noble House (1981): A sequel to *Tai-Pan*, set in 1960s Hong Kong, and focusing on the struggle between competing business empires.
* Whirlwind (1986): Another sequel to *Tai-Pan*, set in the years leading up to the 1941 Japanese invasion of Hong Kong.
* Gai-Jin (1993): The final book in the series, set in the 19th century, exploring the early days of British colonialism in Japan.
Other Novels:
* The Children's Story (1953): A satirical novel about a totalitarian state.
* The Eye of the Needle (1978): A World War II spy thriller set in Nazi-occupied France.
* Airframe (1982): A thriller about the investigation of a plane crash.
Screenwriting:
Clavell also wrote screenplays for several of his novels, including *Tai-Pan*, *The Shogun*, and *King Rat*.
Clavell's novels are known for their detailed historical settings, complex characters, and dramatic plots. They have been widely translated and adapted for film and television.