Order of Ava Lee Books
Ava Lee serves as the compelling central character in Ian Hamilton's crime fiction series. This Chinese-Canadian forensic accountant specializes in tracking down and recovering hard-to-collect debts, working alongside her partner "Uncle" based in Hong Kong to assist a diverse range of clients. Despite her petite frame, Ava combines sharp intelligence and resourceful problem-solving skills with formidable martial arts abilities when situations turn dangerous.
Canadian author Ian Hamilton launched the Ava Lee series in 2011 with The Water Rat of Wanchai, and the series continues to this day. The following list presents Ian Hamilton's Ava Lee novels in their original publication sequence, which also follows chronological order:
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  The Water Rat of Wanchai / The Deadly Touch of the Tigress | 2011 | |
| 2 |  The Disciple of Las Vegas / The Fiery Gaze of the Tigress | 2011 | |
| 3 |  The Wild Beasts of Wuhan | 2011 | |
| 4 |  The Red Pole of Macau | 2012 | |
| 5 |  The Scottish Banker of Surabaya | 2013 | |
| 6 |  The Dragon Head of Hong Kong | 2013 | |
| 7 |  The Two Sisters of Borneo | 2014 | |
| 8 |  The King of Shanghai | 2014 | |
| 9 |  The Princeling of Nanjing | 2015 | |
| 10 |  The Couturier of Milan | 2017 | |
| 11 |  The Imam of Tawi-Tawi | 2018 | |
| 12 |  The Goddess of Yantai | 2018 | |
| 13 |  The Mountain Master of Sha Tin | 2019 | |
| 14 |  The Diamond Queen of Singapore | 2020 | |
| 15 |  The Sultan of Sarawak | 2022 | |
| 16 |  The General of Tiananmen Square | 2023 | |
| 17 |  The Fury of Beijing | 2024 |