How many books has Matthew Legare written?

Matthew Legare has written 8 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2018 to 2025.

What is the first book in each Matthew Legare series?

Here are the first books in Matthew Legare's series: Reiko Watanabe & Inspector Aizawa: Shadows of Tokyo; Tom Lai: Shanghai Twilight.

What order should I read Matthew Legare's books?

We recommend reading Matthew Legare's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Is Matthew Legare still writing new books?

Yes, Matthew Legare has 1 ongoing series: Reiko Watanabe & Inspector Aizawa.

Matthew Legare Reading Order

4 series · 8 books

Mystery & Thriller

Matthew Legare is a mystery and thriller writer who specializes in historical crime fiction across multiple interconnected series. His work features recurring characters like Inspector Aizawa and detective Reiko Watanabe, creating a rich landscape of interrelated cases and investigations. Since 2018, Legare has published eight books spanning four distinct series, building a devoted following among readers who appreciate intricate plots rooted in historical settings.

Inspector Aizawa Crime Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2025–2025)

#	Title
1	Poison Across Tokyo 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Max Dietrich Series

Complete

1 book (2021–2021)

#	Title
1	An American Putsch 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Reiko Watanabe & Inspector Aizawa Series

Ongoing

4 books (2018–2024)

Start with Shadows of Tokyo, the first of 4 books in the Reiko Watanabe & Inspector Aizawa series.

Start this series with Shadows of Tokyo

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#	Title
1	Shadows of Tokyo 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Smoke Over Tokyo 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Treason in Tokyo 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Secrets Beneath Tokyo 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Tom Lai Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2019–2022)

Start with Shanghai Twilight and read in order.

Start this series with Shanghai Twilight