Inspector Shan Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Inspector Shan books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Skull Mantra
Buy on Amazon1999
Water Touching Stone
Buy on Amazon2001
Bone Mountain
Buy on Amazon2002
Beautiful Ghosts
Buy on Amazon2004
Prayer of the Dragon
Buy on Amazon2007
The Lord of Death
Buy on Amazon2009
Mandarin Gate
Buy on Amazon2012
Soul of the Fire
Buy on Amazon2014
Skeleton God
Buy on Amazon2017
Bones of the Earth
Buy on Amazon2019
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Inspector Shan series is publication order: 1. The Skull Mantra (1999), 2. Water Touching Stone (2001), 3. Bone Mountain (2002), 4. Beautiful Ghosts (2004), 5. Prayer of the Dragon (2007), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Inspector Shan series by Eliot Pattison contains 10 books. The series began in 1999 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Inspector Shan series is written by Eliot Pattison. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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