Naomi Hirahara Books in Order

Naomi Hirahara is a versatile author of mystery novels, noir stories, middle-grade fiction, historical nonfiction, and personal essays. Her critically acclaimed Mas Arai mystery series has garnered widespread attention, including the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Paperback Original for SNAKESKIN SHAMISEN. Her work has also been recognized internationally, with SUMMER OF THE BIG BACHI translated and published in France as LA MALEDICTION D'UN JARDINIER KIBEI. Hirahara's Officer Ellie Rush bicycle cop series has won the T. Jefferson Parker Mystery Award for MURDER ON BAMBOO LANE. When not crafting compelling stories, Hirahara resides in Pasadena, California, with her husband and their lively Jack Russell dog.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Naomi Hirahara

  • #1
    Distinguished Asian American Business Leaders(2003)
    Amazon
  • #2
    Life After Manzanar (With: Heather C. Lindquist,Art Hansen)(2018)
    Amazon
  • #3
    A Scent of Flowers(2020)
    Amazon
  • #4
    We Are Here (With: ILLI Ferandez)(2022)
    Amazon
  • #1
    Murder on Bamboo Lane(2014)
    Amazon
  • #2
    Grave on Grand Avenue(2015)
    Amazon

About Naomi Hirahara

Naomi Hirahara is a versatile author of mystery novels, noir stories, middle-grade fiction, historical nonfiction, and personal essays. Her critically acclaimed Mas Arai mystery series has garnered widespread attention, including the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Paperback Original for SNAKESKIN SHAMISEN. Her work has also been recognized internationally, with SUMMER OF THE BIG BACHI translated and published in France as LA MALEDICTION D'UN JARDINIER KIBEI. Hirahara's Officer Ellie Rush bicycle cop series has won the T. Jefferson Parker Mystery Award for MURDER ON BAMBOO LANE. When not crafting compelling stories, Hirahara resides in Pasadena, California, with her husband and their lively Jack Russell dog.

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