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Lydia Chin & Bill Smith Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Lydia Chin & Bill Smith 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 Lydia Chin & Bill Smith series? Start with "China Trade" (1994) and follow publication order through all 22 books.
The complete Lydia Chin & Bill Smith reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
China Trade
1994
Concourse
1995
Mandarin Plaid
1996
No Colder Place
1997
A Bitter Feast
1998
Stone Quarry / Bad Blood
1999
Reflecting the Sky / Blood Rites
2001
Winter and Night / Blood Ties
2002
The Shanghai Moon / Trail of Blood
2009
On the Line / Out for Blood
2010
Ghost Hero
2011
Paper Son
2019
The Art of Violence
2020
Family Business
2021
The Mayors of New York
2023
Body English
1992
A Tale About a Tiger
1998
Birds of Paradise
2004
Chin Yong-Yun Takes a Case
2011
Heartbreak
2012
Prosperity Restaurant
2012
Double-Crossing Delancey
2013
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