Ovidia Yu Reading Order
7 series · 146 books
Ovidia Yu is a Singaporean author and playwright whose career spans mystery, thriller, and literary fiction across multiple genres and formats. Best known for her Crown Colony series featuring detective Su Lin navigating colonial Singapore, Yu has established herself through prolific short fiction, noir anthology contributions, and stage plays that have earned national recognition. Her distinctive voice blends cultural specificity with genre storytelling, making her work essential for readers interested in Southeast Asian perspectives on crime fiction and contemporary literary narratives.
Akashic Noir Series
Ongoing121 books (2002–2025)
Start with San Francisco Noir, the first of 121 books in the Akashic Noir series.
Start this series with San Francisco Noir
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Anthologies Series
Likely Complete2 books (2016–2022)
Start with Sunshine Noir and read in order.
Start this series with Sunshine Noir
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Crown Colony / Su Lin Series
Ongoing10 books (2017–2026)
Start with The Frangipani Tree Mystery, the first of 10 books in the Crown Colony / Su Lin series.
Start this series with The Frangipani Tree Mystery
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Playwright Omnibus Series
Complete5 books (2001–2016)
Start with The Singapore Trilogy(By: Robert Yeo), the first of 5 books in the Playwright Omnibus series.
Start this series with The Singapore Trilogy(By: Robert Yeo)
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2012–2016)
Start with The Mudskipper and read in order.
Start this series with The Mudskipper
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Complete4 books (2013–2017)
Start with Aunty Lee's Delights, the first of 4 books in the Singaporean Mystery series.
Start this series with Aunty Lee's Delights
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Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete2 books (2012–2022)
Start with Miss Moorthy Investigates and read in order.
Start this series with Miss Moorthy Investigates
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Ovidia Yu written?
- Ovidia Yu has written 146 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2001 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Ovidia Yu series?
- Here are the first books in Ovidia Yu's series: Akashic Noir: San Francisco Noir; Anthologies: Sunshine Noir; Crown Colony / Su Lin: The Frangipani Tree Mystery; Playwright Omnibus: The Singapore Trilogy(By: Robert Yeo); Short Stories/Novellas: The Mudskipper.
- What order should I read Ovidia Yu's books?
- We recommend reading Ovidia Yu's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Ovidia Yu still writing new books?
- Yes, Ovidia Yu has 2 ongoing series: Akashic Noir, Crown Colony / Su Lin.