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Start with D'Shai and continue through all 2 books in the listed reading order.
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Book 1 by Joel Rosenberg • Published 1991
Kami Khazud, acrobat son of a famous troupe leader, knows performance is not his true calling, but he never imagined his kazuh would be solving murders. When a predatory noble connected to him is killed, Kami must nav...
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Ends with Hour of the Octopus
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Book 1:D'Shai
Joel Rosenberg • 1991
Kami Khazud, acrobat son of a famous troupe leader, knows performance is not his true calling, but he never imagined his kazuh would be solving murders. When a predatory noble connected to him is killed, Kami must nav...
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Book 2:Hour of the Octopus
Joel Rosenberg • 1994
In the sequel to D'Shai, acrobat‑turned‑investigator Kami Khazud is drawn into a fresh tangle of crime and conspiracy that reaches from street performers to the highest ranks of society. To survive, he has to read bot...
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D Shai FAQ
What is the best order to read the D Shai series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with D'Shai.
How many books are in the D Shai series?
There are 2 books currently listed in the D Shai series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the D Shai series?
New readers should start with D'Shai, the first book in the reading order.
Is the D Shai series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1991 to 1994.