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.

Ian Hamilton Reading Order

4 series · 23 books

Mystery & Thriller

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.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (1987–1987)

#	Title
1	New Review Anthology 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Ava Lee Series

Ongoing

17 books (2011–2024)

The Ava Lee series is a mystery and thriller sequence spanning 17 books published between 2011 and 2024, with the series still ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Disciple of Las Vegas and continuing through titles including The Water Rat of Wanchai, The Wild Beasts of Wuhan, and The Red Pole of Macau, among others. Each installment follows the protagonist across different international locations, from Hong Kong and Shanghai to Milan and Singapore, as she navigates complex criminal underworlds and high-stakes investigations.

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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1	The Disciple of Las Vegas / The Fiery Gaze of the Tigress 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Water Rat of Wanchai / The Deadly Touch of the Tigress 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Wild Beasts of Wuhan 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Red Pole of Macau 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Dragon Head of Hong Kong 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Scottish Banker of Surabaya 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The King of Shanghai 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Two Sisters of Borneo 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Princeling of Nanjing 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Couturier of Milan 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Goddess of Yantai 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Imam of Tawi-Tawi 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Mountain Master of Sha Tin 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Diamond Queen of Singapore 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	The Sultan of Sarawak 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	The General of Tiananmen Square 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	The Fury of Beijing 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2021–2021)

#	Title
1	Bonnie Jack 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Uncle Chow Tung Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2019–2022)

Ian Hamilton's Uncle Chow Tung mystery series comprises four books published between 2019 and 2022, beginning with Fate and concluding with Finale. The series should be read in publication order to follow the narrative arc. While the series appears to be complete, readers seeking Hamilton's crime and thriller fiction will find this collection a standalone entry point into the author's work.

Start with Fate, the first of 4 books in the Uncle Chow Tung series.

Start this series with Fate