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Ava Lee

by Ian Hamilton

17 books Started 2011 Latest 2024
Publication Reading Order

The Ava Lee is a Literary Fiction series by Ian Hamilton, made up of 17 books published between 2011 and 2024. It begins with The Water Rat of Wanchai / The Deadly Touch of the Tigress (2011), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Fury of Beijing (2024), spanning 13 years of storytelling.

17books
13years active
2decades
~0.8yrs between books
2024latest release
# Title Year Buy
2010s
1 The Water Rat of Wanchai / The Deadly Touch of the Tigress 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Disciple of Las Vegas / The Fiery Gaze of the Tigress 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 The Wild Beasts of Wuhan 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 The Red Pole of Macau 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Scottish Banker of Surabaya 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The Dragon Head of Hong Kong 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 The Two Sisters of Borneo 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The King of Shanghai 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 The Princeling of Nanjing 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Couturier of Milan 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 The Imam of Tawi-Tawi 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 The Goddess of Yantai 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 The Mountain Master of Sha Tin 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
14 The Diamond Queen of Singapore 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 The Sultan of Sarawak 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 The General of Tiananmen Square 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 The Fury of BeijingLatest 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Ava Lee series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Ava Lee series?

Start with The Water Rat of Wanchai / The Deadly Touch of the Tigress (2011), the first book in the Ava Lee series by Ian Hamilton. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Ava Lee series?

There are 17 books in the Ava Lee series by Ian Hamilton, published between 2011 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Ava Lee series?

The first book in the Ava Lee series is The Water Rat of Wanchai / The Deadly Touch of the Tigress, published in 2011 by Ian Hamilton.

What is the latest book in the Ava Lee series?

The most recent book in the Ava Lee series is The Fury of Beijing (2024) by Ian Hamilton.

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About Ian Hamilton

William Ian Hamilton (born May 24, 1946) is a Canadian mystery writer. A former journalist and civil servant, he has had his work published in Maclean's, Boston, the Regina Leader-Post, the Calgary Albertan, and the Calgary Herald. Hamilton is the author of the Ava Lee crime/mystery series.

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