Order of Arkady Renko Books

Arkady Renko serves as the central character in American author Martin Cruz Smith's acclaimed mystery series. Beginning his career as chief investigator for the Soviet Militsiya, Renko's professional path evolves throughout the series as he transitions into different roles over time. The series launched in 1981 with Gorky Park, which gained additional recognition when it was brought to the big screen in 1983.

Smith's Arkady Renko novels follow an irregular publishing schedule, with gaps of several years typically occurring between installments. The series remains active, continuing to follow Renko's investigations and adventures. Here you'll find Martin Cruz Smith's Arkady Renko novels listed in their original publication sequence:

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1
Gorky ParkGorky Park
1981
2
Polar StarPolar Star
1989
3
Red SquareRed Square
1992
4
Havana BayHavana Bay
1999
5
Wolves Eat DogsWolves Eat Dogs
2004
6
Stalin's GhostStalin's Ghost
2007
7
Three StationsThree Stations
2010
8
TatianaTatiana
2013
9
The Siberian DilemmaThe Siberian Dilemma
2019
10
Independence SquareIndependence Square
2023
11
Hotel UkraineHotel Ukraine
2025