Laura Joh Rowland Books in Order
Laura Joh Rowland, a descendant of Chinese and Korean immigrants, brings a unique cultural perspective to her writing. A Michigan native, she earned her degrees from the University of Michigan, completing a B.S. in microbiology and a Master of Public Health. Rowland's diverse background and academic achievements have informed her career as a chemist, microbiologist, sanitary inspector, and quality engineer. Her experiences in these roles have instilled in her a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the intricacies of science. Now residing in New Orleans with her husband, Rowland continues to draw inspiration from her rich cultural heritage and the vibrant city that surrounds her, infusing her writing with the diversity and complexity that has always characterized her life and work.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Laura Joh Rowland
- #1AmazonShinju(1994)
- #2AmazonBundori(1996)
- #3AmazonThe Way of the Traitor(1997)
- #4AmazonThe Concubine's Tattoo(1998)
- #5AmazonThe Samurai's Wife(2000)
- #6AmazonBlack Lotus(2001)
- #7AmazonThe Pillow Book of Lady Wisteria(2002)
- #8AmazonThe Dragon King's Palace(2003)
- #9AmazonThe Perfumed Sleeve(2004)
- #10AmazonThe Assassin's Touch(2005)
- #11AmazonRed Chrysanthemum(2006)
- #12AmazonThe Snow Empress(2007)
- #13AmazonThe Fire Kimono(2008)
- #14AmazonThe Cloud Pavilion(2009)
- #15AmazonThe Ronin's Mistress(2011)
- #16AmazonThe Incense Game(2012)
- #17AmazonThe Shogun's Daughter(2013)
- #18AmazonThe Iris Fan(2014)
About Laura Joh Rowland
Laura Joh Rowland, a descendant of Chinese and Korean immigrants, brings a unique cultural perspective to her writing. A Michigan native, she earned her degrees from the University of Michigan, completing a B.S. in microbiology and a Master of Public Health. Rowland's diverse background and academic achievements have informed her career as a chemist, microbiologist, sanitary inspector, and quality engineer. Her experiences in these roles have instilled in her a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the intricacies of science. Now residing in New Orleans with her husband, Rowland continues to draw inspiration from her rich cultural heritage and the vibrant city that surrounds her, infusing her writing with the diversity and complexity that has always characterized her life and work.
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