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: January 2026
Publication Order
Rashomon Gate
Buy on Amazon2002
The Hell Screen
Buy on Amazon2003
The Dragon Scroll
Buy on Amazon2005
Black Arrow
Buy on Amazon2006
Island of Exiles
Buy on Amazon2007
The Convict's Sword
Buy on Amazon2009
The Fires of the Gods
Buy on Amazon2010
The Masuda Affair
Buy on Amazon2010
Death on an Autumn River
Buy on Amazon2011
The Emperor's Woman
Buy on Amazon2012
Death of a Doll Maker
Buy on Amazon2013
The Crane Pavilion
Buy on Amazon2014
The Old Men of Omi
Buy on Amazon2014
The Shrine Virgin
Buy on Amazon2015
The Assassin's Daughter
Buy on Amazon2015
The Island of the Gods
Buy on Amazon2015
Ikiryo: Vengeance and Justice
Buy on Amazon2017
The Kindness of Dragons
Buy on Amazon2018
The Nuns of Nara
Buy on Amazon2019
Massacre at Shirakawa
Buy on Amazon2020
The Lucky Gods of Otsu
Buy on Amazon2021
Spring Festival in Akaiwa
Buy on Amazon2023
The Kamo Horse
Buy on Amazon2003
Fox Magic
Buy on Amazon2011
The Water Sprite
Buy on Amazon2011
The Curio Dealer's Wife
Buy on Amazon2011
Akitada's First Case
Buy on Amazon2011
Akitada and the Way of Justice
Buy on Amazon2011
Akitada's Holiday
Buy on Amazon2012
Three Tales of Love and Murder
Buy on Amazon2012
Confessions
Buy on Amazon2012
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Sugawara Akitada series is publication order: 1. Rashomon Gate (2002), 2. The Hell Screen (2003), 3. The Dragon Scroll (2005), 4. Black Arrow (2006), 5. Island of Exiles (2007), and 26 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Sugawara Akitada series by I.J. Parker contains 31 books. The series began in 2002 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Sugawara Akitada series is written by I.J. Parker. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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