I.J. Parker Reading Order
4 series · 35 books
I.J. Parker is a distinguished American author renowned for her work in the detective and mystery genres. With a collection of 35 titles spanning four series—including the widely acclaimed Sugawara Akitada—she has captivated readers from 2002 to 2023. Her stories intricately weave historical settings with engaging plots, showcasing her talent for creating compelling narratives.
Hollow Reed Series
Complete2 books (2011–2012)
Start with Dream of a Spring Night and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2012–2013)
Start with The Sword Master and read in order.
Sugawara Akitada Series
Likely Complete22 books (2002–2023)
Start with Rashomon Gate, the first of 22 books in the Sugawara Akitada series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Rashomon Gate 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Hell Screen 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Dragon Scroll 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Black Arrow 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Island of Exiles 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Convict's Sword 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Fires of the Gods 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Masuda Affair 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Death on an Autumn River 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Emperor's Woman 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Death of a Doll Maker 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Crane Pavilion 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Old Men of Omi 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Assassin's Daughter 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Island of the Gods 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Shrine Virgin 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Ikiryo: Vengeance and Justice 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  The Kindness of Dragons 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | The Nuns of Nara 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Massacre at Shirakawa 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | The Lucky Gods of Otsu 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Spring Festival in Akaiwa 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Sugawara Akitada Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete9 books (2003–2012)
Start with The Kamo Horse, the first of 9 books in the Sugawara Akitada Short Stories/Novellas series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has I.J. Parker written?
- I.J. Parker has written 35 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2002 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each I.J. Parker series?
- Here are the first books in I.J. Parker's series: Hollow Reed: Dream of a Spring Night; Sugawara Akitada: Rashomon Gate; Sugawara Akitada Short Stories/Novellas: The Kamo Horse.
- What order should I read I.J. Parker's books?
- We recommend reading I.J. Parker's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are I.J. Parker's series complete?
- I.J. Parker has 3 completed series.