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Inspector O Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Inspector O books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Inspector O series? Start with "A Corpse in the Koryo" (2006) and follow publication order through all 6 books.
The complete Inspector O reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
A Corpse in the Koryo
2006
Hidden Moon
2007
Bamboo and Blood
2008
The Man with the Baltic Stare
2010
A Drop of Chinese Blood
2012
The Gentleman from Japan
2016
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