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Sano Ichiro Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Sano Ichiro 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 Sano Ichiro series? Start with "Shinju" (1994) and follow publication order through all 18 books.
The complete Sano Ichiro reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Shinju
1994
Bundori
1996
The Way of the Traitor
1997
The Concubine's Tattoo
1998
The Samurai's Wife
2000
Black Lotus
2001
The Pillow Book of Lady Wisteria
2002
The Dragon King's Palace
2003
The Perfumed Sleeve
2004
The Assassin's Touch
2005
Red Chrysanthemum
2006
The Snow Empress
2007
The Fire Kimono
2008
The Cloud Pavilion
2009
The Ronin's Mistress
2011
The Incense Game
2012
The Shogun's Daughter
2013
The Iris Fan
2014
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