Claus books in order

The Claus series by Tony Bertauski is a science fiction reimagining of Santa Claus mythology, spanning over a decade of novels.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Claus 2012 Tony Bertauski Buy
2 Jack 2013 Tony Bertauski Buy
3 Flury 2014 Tony Bertauski Buy
4 Humbug 2016 Tony Bertauski Buy
5 Ronin 2018 Tony Bertauski Buy
6 Christmas Presence 2019 Tony Bertauski Buy
7 Claus: Rise of the Miser 2019 Tony Bertauski Buy
8 Toyland: The Legacy of Wallace Noel 2019 Tony Bertauski Buy
9 Gingerman 2020 Tony Bertauski Buy
10 Toymaker: Return of the Lost Toys 2021 Tony Bertauski Buy
11 ToyWorld: Home of the Christmas Thief 2022 Tony Bertauski Buy
12 Nutcracker: Journey to Candyland 2023 Tony Bertauski Buy
13 Candyland 2024 Tony Bertauski Buy

The Claus series is Tony Bertauski’s longest-running work, spanning from 2012 to 2024. The series reimagines the Santa Claus story as science fiction, treating Christmas mythology as something with real, if strange, explanations.

Claus (2012) launched the series, followed by Jack (2013), Flury (2014), and Humbug (2016), each focusing on a different character in the Christmas mythology. Later entries like Ronin (2018), Gingerman (2020), Toymaker (2021), and ToyWorld (2022) expanded the universe. Nutcracker: Journey to Candyland (2023) and Candyland (2024) are the most recent additions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Claus series?

There are thirteen books in the Claus series, published between 2012 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Claus series?

The first book in the Claus series is Claus, published in 2012.

What is the Claus series about?

The Claus series by Tony Bertauski reimagines the Santa Claus story through a science fiction and fantasy lens. Beginning with Claus (2012), the series builds a mythology around toymakers, Christmas magic, and characters like Jack (Frost), Flury, and Humbug. The series has grown to over a dozen books, the latest being Candyland (2024).

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