Clockwork Dynasty books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Clockwork Dynasty series?"

"There are two books in the Clockwork Dynasty series, published between 2017 and 2018."

Q: "What is the first book in the Clockwork Dynasty series?"

"The first book in the Clockwork Dynasty series is The Clockwork Dynasty, published in 2017."

Q: "What is The Clockwork Dynasty about?"

"The Clockwork Dynasty follows ancient automata that have lived among humans for centuries. The story moves between the present day and historical Russia, tracing the origin and hidden lives of these mechanical beings as a modern-day researcher discovers their existence."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Clockwork Dynasty	2017	Daniel H. Wilson	Buy
2	Guardian Angels and Other Monsters	2018	Daniel H. Wilson	Buy

The Clockwork Dynasty by Daniel H. Wilson imagines a world where ancient automata, mechanical beings with human-like intelligence, have lived secretly among people for thousands of years. The novel alternates between a present-day anthropologist who discovers a mechanical artifact and the centuries-long story of two automata created in 18th-century Russia. Wilson brings his robotics expertise to a historical setting, grounding the fantastical premise in technical detail.

Guardian Angels and Other Monsters (2018) is a short story collection that expands on the themes from The Clockwork Dynasty and Wilson’s other work. The stories explore the boundaries between humans and machines across different time periods and settings. Together, the two books offer a complete look at Wilson’s vision of ancient technology hiding in plain sight.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Clockwork Dynasty series?

There are two books in the Clockwork Dynasty series, published between 2017 and 2018.

What is the first book in the Clockwork Dynasty series?

The first book in the Clockwork Dynasty series is The Clockwork Dynasty, published in 2017.

What is The Clockwork Dynasty about?

The Clockwork Dynasty follows ancient automata that have lived among humans for centuries. The story moves between the present day and historical Russia, tracing the origin and hidden lives of these mechanical beings as a modern-day researcher discovers their existence.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order