Order of Boris Akunin Books
Writing under the pseudonym Boris Akunin, Grigory Shalvovich Chkhartishvili has established himself as a master of crime fiction and historical novels. This prolific Russian author captivates readers with his acclaimed Erast Fandorin historical mystery series and the beloved Sister Pelagia series.
Though born in Zestafoni, Georgia, Akunin relocated to Moscow at just two years old and has remained there ever since. His deep fascination with Japanese culture profoundly shapes his work—particularly his appreciation for Kabuki theatre. This expertise extends beyond his fiction writing, as he has compiled an impressive 20-volume anthology of Japanese literature published under his birth name.
Akunin launched his literary career in 1998 with Azazel, later brought to English-speaking audiences as The Winter Queen in 2003. This debut novel not only inaugurated the popular Erast Fandorin series but also earned recognition from the British Crime Writers' Association, receiving a Dagger Award shortlisting. Below is a chronological list of Boris Akunin's published works:
Publication Order of Adventures of the Masters Books
Publication Order of Erast Fandorin Mysteries Books
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  The Winter Queen | 1998 | |
| 2 |  The Turkish Gambit | 1998 | |
| 3 |  Murder on the Leviathan / Leviathan | 1998 | |
| 4 |  The Death of Achilles | 1998 | |
| 5 |  The Jack of Spades | 2007 | |
| 6 | The Decorator | 2007 | |
| 7 |  The State Counsellor | 2008 | |
| 8 |  The Coronation | 2009 | |
| 9 |  She Lover of Death | 2009 | |
| 10 |  He Lover of Death | 2010 | |
| 11 |  The Diamond Chariot | 2011 | |
| 12 |  All The World's a Stage | 2017 | |
| 13 |  Black City | 2018 | |
| 14 |  Not Saying Goodbye | 2019 | |
| 15 | Just Masa | 2020 | |
| 16 | Pit | 2023 |
