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Sugawara Akitada Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Sugawara Akitada 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 Sugawara Akitada series? Start with "Rashomon Gate" (2002) and follow publication order through all 31 books.
The complete Sugawara Akitada reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Rashomon Gate
2002
The Hell Screen
2003
The Dragon Scroll
2005
Black Arrow
2006
Island of Exiles
2007
The Convict's Sword
2009
The Fires of the Gods
2010
The Masuda Affair
2010
Death on an Autumn River
2011
The Emperor's Woman
2012
Death of a Doll Maker
2013
The Crane Pavilion
2014
The Old Men of Omi
2014
The Shrine Virgin
2015
The Assassin's Daughter
2015
The Island of the Gods
2015
Ikiryo: Vengeance and Justice
2017
The Kindness of Dragons
2018
The Nuns of Nara
2019
Massacre at Shirakawa
2020
The Lucky Gods of Otsu
2021
Spring Festival in Akaiwa
2023
The Kamo Horse
2003
Fox Magic
2011
The Water Sprite
2011
The Curio Dealer's Wife
2011
Akitada's First Case
2011
Akitada and the Way of Justice
2011
Akitada's Holiday
2012
Three Tales of Love and Murder
2012
Confessions
2012
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