China Thrillers Books in Order

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The book series China Thrillers is a collection of crime novels by Scottish author Peter May, published between 1999 and 2017. The series includes The Fourth Sacrifice, a 2000 novel that explores themes of mystery and investigation, and was later translated and reissued in subsequent years. The works are set in a context that emphasizes psychological tension and procedural elements, with a focus on unraveling complex narratives.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. The Firemaker

    1999 · Peter May

    Chicago forensic pathologist Margaret Campbell travels to Beijing to teach at the Beijing police university, seeking to escape her life in America.…

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    The Fourth Sacrifice

    2000 · Peter May

    The Fourth Sacrifice is a crime novel by Scottish writer Peter May, published in 2000. It was later translated into French and published in 2006,…

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  3. The Killing Room

    2000 · Peter May

    Beijing detective Li Yan and American pathologist Margaret Campbell reunite to investigate a series of murders involving the mutilated and…

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  4. Snakehead

    2002 · Peter May

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  5. The Runner

    2003 · Peter May

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  6. Chinese Whispers

    2004 · Peter May

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  7. The Ghost Marriage

    2017 · Peter May

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the China Thrillers books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Firemaker”. Start with “The Firemaker.”

How many books are in the China Thrillers series?

We list 7 books by Peter May , published between 1999–2017.

Where can I buy the China Thrillers books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.