Porfiry Rostnikov Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Porfiry Rostnikov books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Death of a Dissident / Rostnikov's Corpse
Buy on Amazon1981
Black Knight in Red Square
Buy on Amazon1984
Red Chameleon
Buy on Amazon1985
A Cold Red Sunrise
Buy on Amazon1987
A Fine Red Rain
Buy on Amazon1987
The Man Who Walked Like a Bear
Buy on Amazon1990
Rostnikov's Vacation
Buy on Amazon1991
Death of a Russian Priest
Buy on Amazon1992
Hard Currency
Buy on Amazon1995
Blood and Rubles
Buy on Amazon1996
Tarnished Icons
Buy on Amazon1997
The Dog Who Bit a Policeman
Buy on Amazon1998
Fall of a Cosmonaut
Buy on Amazon2000
Murder on the Trans-Siberian Express
Buy on Amazon2001
People Who Walk in Darkness
Buy on Amazon2008
A Whisper to the Living
Buy on Amazon2009
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Porfiry Rostnikov series is publication order: 1. Death of a Dissident / Rostnikov's Corpse (1981), 2. Black Knight in Red Square (1984), 3. Red Chameleon (1985), 4. A Cold Red Sunrise (1987), 5. A Fine Red Rain (1987), and 11 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Porfiry Rostnikov series by Stuart M. Kaminsky contains 16 books. The series began in 1981 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
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