Boris Akunin Reading Order

4 books (2001–2009)

The Adventures of the Masters is a complete four-book historical mystery series by Boris Akunin published between 2001 and 2009. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Алтын-толобас and continuing through Внеклассное чтение, Ф.М., and Сокол и Ласточка. This series blends mystery and thriller elements with historical fiction and action-adventure storytelling.

Start with Алтын-толобас, the first of 4 books in the Adventures of the Masters series.

16 books (1998–2023)

The Erast Fandorin Mysteries series by Boris Akunin comprises 16 novels published between 1998 and 2023, following the adventures of a Russian detective across multiple eras and continents. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Murder on the Leviathan. Each entry blends mystery, historical fiction, and action within carefully crafted plots spanning the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The novels combine intricate detective work with richly detailed historical settings and compelling character development throughout the saga.

Start with Murder on the Leviathan / Leviathan, the first of 16 books in the Erast Fandorin Mysteries series.

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1	Murder on the Leviathan / Leviathan 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Death of Achilles 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Turkish Gambit 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Winter Queen 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Decorator 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Jack of Spades 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The State Counsellor 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	She Lover of Death 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Coronation 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	He Lover of Death 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Diamond Chariot 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	All The World's a Stage 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Black City 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Not Saying Goodbye 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Just Masa 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Pit 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2003–2012)

This complete series by Boris Akunin consists of six books blending mystery, historical fiction, and action published between 2003 and 2012. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Алмазная колесница and continuing through Детская книга, Сказки для идиотов, Квест, Фантастика, and concluding with Аристономия. Each entry in the series represents a distinct literary genre, offering varied storytelling approaches within Akunin's signature style.

Start with Алмазная колесница, the first of 6 books in the Genres series.

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1	Алмазная колесница 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Детская книга 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Сказки для идиотов 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Квест 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Фантастика 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Аристономия 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2006–2008)

This complete mystery series by Boris Akunin comprises three novels published between 2006 and 2008, blending historical fiction with detective work and adventure. The trilogy follows a single storyline and should be read in publication order, beginning with Sister Pelagia and the White Bulldog, continuing with Sister Pelagia and the Black Monk, and concluding with Pelagia and the Red Rooster. Set in 19th-century Russia, the series features a clever nun who solves intriguing mysteries while navigating both spiritual and secular worlds.

Start with Sister Pelagia and the White Bulldog and read in order.

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1	Sister Pelagia and the White Bulldog 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Sister Pelagia and the Black Monk / Pelagia and the Black Monk 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Pelagia and the Red Rooster / Sister Pelagia and the Red Cockerel 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2006–2018)

Boris Akunin's Standalone Plays series comprises two mystery thrillers published between 2006 and 2018, now complete. These works should be read in publication order, beginning with Yin and Yang followed by To Kill a Serpent in the Shell. The series blends historical fiction with action-driven mystery storytelling characteristic of Akunin's broader body of work.

Start with Yin and Yang and read in order.