Tokyo Trilogy Books in Order

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The Tokyo Trilogy by David Peace is a series of novels set in post-war and occupied Tokyo, exploring the psychological and moral complexities of a society in upheaval. The first book, Tokyo Year Zero, follows a detective investigating a serial killer in 1946, while the later volumes continue to examine themes of trauma, guilt, and societal transformation. The series is marked by its intense focus on the lingering effects of war and the struggle for identity in a city reshaped by conflict.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Tokyo year zero

    Tokyo year zero

    2007 · David Peace

    In 1946, one year after the Japanese surrender, women are dying in Tokyo. Detective Minami, a disillusioned officer with the Tokyo Metropolitan…

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  2. Occupied City

    2009 · David Peace

    Occupied City is a 2009 book by David Peace. It is book 2 of the series Tokyo Trilogy.

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  3. Tokyo Redux

    2021 · David Peace

    Tokyo Redux is a 2021 book by David Peace. It is book 3 of the series Tokyo Trilogy.

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Tokyo Trilogy books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Tokyo year zero”. Start with “Tokyo year zero.”

How many books are in the Tokyo Trilogy series?

We list 3 books by David Peace , published between 2007–2021.

Where can I buy the Tokyo Trilogy 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.