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Start with Death In Shanghai and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.

3 books
Published 2015 to 2017
Status: Likely complete

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Death In Shanghai

Start with Death In Shanghai

Book 1 by MJ Lee • Published 2015

In 1928 Shanghai, the mutilated body of a blonde woman washes up on the notorious Beach of Dead Babies with the Chinese character for justice carved into her chest. Inspector Danilov hunts a relentless killer in a cit...

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Inspector Danilov reading order

Ends with The Murder Game

  1. 1
    Death In Shanghai

    Book 1:Death In Shanghai

    MJ Lee • 2015

    In 1928 Shanghai, the mutilated body of a blonde woman washes up on the notorious Beach of Dead Babies with the Chinese character for justice carved into her chest. Inspector Danilov hunts a relentless killer in a cit...

  2. 2
    City Of Shadows

    Book 2:City Of Shadows

    MJ Lee • 2016

    A Chinese family is found slaughtered in their Shanghai home even as a fellow officer is shot dead across town. Danilov’s instincts link the two cases, drawing him into conspiracy at the heart of the concessions and p...

  3. 3
    The Murder Game

    Book 3:The Murder Game

    MJ Lee • 2017

    A woman covered in countless knife cuts staggers through Shanghai’s streets screaming for Inspector Danilov, then dies. Soon more bodies appear, each arranged as part of a taunting puzzle. Danilov must solve the game...

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Inspector Danilov FAQ

What is the best order to read the Inspector Danilov series?

The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Death In Shanghai.

How many books are in the Inspector Danilov series?

There are 3 books currently listed in the Inspector Danilov series on GurusReads.

Where should I start with the Inspector Danilov series?

New readers should start with Death In Shanghai, the first book in the reading order.

Is the Inspector Danilov series complete?

Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2015 to 2017.