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Inspector Samuel Tay Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Inspector Samuel Tay 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 Samuel Tay series? Start with "The Ambassador's Wife" (2008) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Inspector Samuel Tay reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Ambassador's Wife
2008
The Umbrella Man
2012
The Dead American
2014
The Girl in the Window
2016
And Brother It's Starting To Rain
2019
Mongkok Station
2020
Who The Hell Is Harry Black?
2023
The Detective Gone Gray
2024
Goodbye, Mr. Boogie
2025
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