Ian Hamilton Reading Order
4 series · 23 books
Ian Hamilton is a Canadian mystery and thriller author with a background in journalism and government service. Best known for his Ava Lee series featuring an Asian-Canadian detective navigating complex cases across multiple continents, Hamilton has built a substantial body of work spanning standalone novels and interconnected story collections. Across nearly four decades of writing, he has crafted over two dozen books that blend sharp procedural elements with international settings and morally ambiguous characters.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (1987–1987)
Ava Lee Series
Ongoing17 books (2011–2024)
Start with The Disciple of Las Vegas / The Fiery Gaze of the Tigress, the first of 17 books in the Ava Lee series.
Start this series with The Disciple of Las Vegas / The Fiery Gaze of the Tigress
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2021–2021)
Uncle Chow Tung Series
Likely Complete4 books (2019–2022)
Start with Fate, the first of 4 books in the Uncle Chow Tung series.
Start this series with Fate
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Ian Hamilton written?
- Ian Hamilton has written 23 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1987 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Ian Hamilton series?
- Here are the first books in Ian Hamilton's series: Ava Lee: The Disciple of Las Vegas / The Fiery Gaze of the Tigress; Uncle Chow Tung: Fate.
- What order should I read Ian Hamilton's books?
- We recommend reading Ian Hamilton's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Ian Hamilton still writing new books?
- Yes, Ian Hamilton has 1 ongoing series: Ava Lee.