David Roberts Standalone Novels books in order

Gregory David Roberts' standalone novels include Shantaram, a semi-autobiographical epic set in Bombay, and its sequel The Mountain Shadow.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Shantaram 2003 Gregory David Roberts Buy
2 The Mountain Shadow 2015 Gregory David Roberts Buy
3 The Spiritual Path 2021 Gregory David Roberts Buy

Shantaram (2003) is Gregory David Roberts’ best-known book, a sprawling novel based on his years as an Australian fugitive in Bombay. The story follows a man who escapes prison, flees to India, and builds a new life in the city’s slums, eventually getting drawn into counterfeiting, war, and the Bombay underworld. The Mountain Shadow (2015) picks up where Shantaram left off.

The Spiritual Path (2021) shifts from fiction to philosophy, reflecting on questions of meaning and purpose that run through Roberts’ earlier work.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the David Roberts Standalone Novels series?

There are three books in the David Roberts Standalone Novels series, published between 2003 and 2021.

What is the first book in the David Roberts Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the David Roberts Standalone Novels series is Shantaram, published in 2003.

What are Gregory David Roberts' standalone novels about?

Shantaram (2003) is based on Roberts’ real experiences as an Australian fugitive living in the slums of Bombay. The Mountain Shadow (2015) continues the story. The Spiritual Path (2021) is a non-fiction work about philosophy and meaning.

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