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Porfiry Rostnikov

by Stuart M Kaminsky

16 books Started 1981 Latest 2009
Publication Reading Order

The Porfiry Rostnikov is a Crime Fiction / Mystery series by Stuart M Kaminsky, made up of 16 books published between 1981 and 2009. It begins with Death of a Dissident / Rostnikov's Corpse (1981), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is A Whisper to the Living (2009), spanning 28 years of storytelling.

16books
28years active
3decades
~1.9yrs between books
2009latest release
# Title Year Buy
1980s
1 Death of a Dissident / Rostnikov's Corpse 1981 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Black Knight in Red Square 1984 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Red Chameleon 1985 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 A Cold Red Sunrise 1987 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 A Fine Red Rain 1987 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
6 The Man Who Walked Like a Bear 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Rostnikov's Vacation 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Death of a Russian Priest 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Hard Currency 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Blood and Rubles 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Tarnished Icons 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 The Dog Who Bit a Policeman 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
13 Fall of a Cosmonaut 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Murder on the Trans-Siberian Express 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 People Who Walk in Darkness 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 A Whisper to the LivingLatest 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Porfiry Rostnikov series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Porfiry Rostnikov series?

Start with Death of a Dissident / Rostnikov's Corpse (1981), the first book in the Porfiry Rostnikov series by Stuart M Kaminsky. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Porfiry Rostnikov series?

There are 16 books in the Porfiry Rostnikov series by Stuart M Kaminsky, published between 1981 and 2009.

What is the first book in the Porfiry Rostnikov series?

The first book in the Porfiry Rostnikov series is Death of a Dissident / Rostnikov's Corpse, published in 1981 by Stuart M Kaminsky.

What is the latest book in the Porfiry Rostnikov series?

The most recent book in the Porfiry Rostnikov series is A Whisper to the Living (2009) by Stuart M Kaminsky.

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About Stuart M Kaminsky

Stuart Melvin Kaminsky (1934-2009) was an American crime fiction writer. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and graduated from the University of Illinois. Kaminsky wrote over 60 novels, many of which featured police detective Abe Lieberman and private investigator Toby Peters. His works were praised for their humor, compelling characters, and intricate plots. Kaminsky received numerous awards for his writing, including the Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America and the Shamus Award from the Private Eye Writers of America. He was also a recipient of the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America in 2006, the highest honor given to mystery writers. His work has been translated into over 20 languages.

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