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Ausma Zehanat Khan Reading Order

4 series · 19 books

FantasyMystery & ThrillerYoung Adult

Ausma Zehanat Khan is an American-Canadian author who crafts intricate mysteries and fantasy worlds that often explore themes of identity and justice. Best known for her crime series featuring detective Inaya Rahman and the Rachel Getty & Esa Khattak investigations, Khan has also built immersive fantasy universes through the Orca Origins and Khorasan Archives series. Across nearly two decades of publication, she has established herself as a versatile storyteller who seamlessly blends psychological depth with genre-driven narratives.

Detective Inaya Rahman Series

Ongoing

3 books (2022–2027)

Start with Blackwater Falls and read in order.

Start this series with Blackwater Falls

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Blackwater Falls
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Blood Betrayal / Blackwater Betrayal
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Lines We Cross
2027Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Orca Origins Series

Complete

6 books (2016–2020)

Start with Passover: Festival of Freedom(By: Monique Polak), the first of 6 books in the Orca Origins series.

Start this series with Passover: Festival of Freedom(By: Monique Polak)

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Passover: Festival of Freedom(By: Monique Polak)
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Birthdays: Beyond Cake and Ice Cream(By: Nikki Tate)
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Chinese New Year: A Celebration for Everyone(By: Jen Sookfong Lee)
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Christmas: From Solstice to Santa(By: Nikki Tate)
Christmas: From Solstice to Santa(By: Nikki Tate)
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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6
Powwow: A Celebration through Song and Dance(By: Karen Pheasant-Neganigwane)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Rachel Getty & Esa Khattak Series

Complete

6 books (2014–2019)

Start with The Unquiet Dead, the first of 6 books in the Rachel Getty & Esa Khattak series.

Start this series with The Unquiet Dead

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1
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The Unquiet Dead
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Language of Secrets
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
A Death in Sarajevo
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Among the Ruins
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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A Dangerous Crossing / No Place of Refuge
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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A Deadly Divide
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Khorasan Archives Series

Complete

4 books (2017–2020)

Start with The Bloodprint, the first of 4 books in the The Khorasan Archives series.

Start this series with The Bloodprint

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The Bloodprint
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Black Khan
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Blue Eye
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Bladebone
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Ausma Zehanat Khan written?
Ausma Zehanat Khan has written 19 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2014 to 2027.
What is the first book in each Ausma Zehanat Khan series?
Here are the first books in Ausma Zehanat Khan's series: Detective Inaya Rahman: Blackwater Falls; Orca Origins: Passover: Festival of Freedom(By: Monique Polak); Rachel Getty & Esa Khattak: The Unquiet Dead; The Khorasan Archives: The Bloodprint.
What order should I read Ausma Zehanat Khan's books?
We recommend reading Ausma Zehanat Khan's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Ausma Zehanat Khan still writing new books?
Yes, Ausma Zehanat Khan has 1 ongoing series: Detective Inaya Rahman.

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