📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Detective Robert Chow Books Best for beginners - Start with "This Is a Bust" (2007)
Publication Order of Taipei Night Market Books Popular choice - Start with "Ghost Month" (2014)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels Popular choice - Start with "Waylaid" (2001)
Publication Order of Anthologies Popular choice - Start with "Charlie Chan Is Dead 2: At Home in the World" (2004)

About the Author

About Ed Lin Hailing from New York City, the Taiwanese-American author Ed Lin is an award winning writer, going on to create a number of bestsellers. These have largely been set firmly within the mystery genre, as he’s set-up numerous series and short-story collections with his elusive and evocative style of writing. Known for asking some of the bigger questions, he’s been able to seemingly effortlessly combine a variety of different elements into one intoxicating and compelling mix. Early and Personal Life He was born in New York City, America, which was where he was also raised, gaining a strong interest in both reading as well as writing from a very early age. Attending Columbia University, he would graduate with a Bachelor of science, which was in Mining engineering, and he. Ed Lin is the author of over 12 books across 4 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Detective Robert Chow Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Ed Lin has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Detective Robert Chow Books

3 books
  • This Is a Bust Join the adventure in 'This Is a Bust' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Detective Robert Chow Books series by Ed Lin.
    (2007) ⭐ Start here
  • Snakes Can't Run Experience the magic of 'Snakes Can't Run' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Detective Robert Chow Books universe.
    (2010) ⭐ Start here
  • One Red Bastard The Publication Order of Detective Robert Chow Books series continues with 'One Red Bastard', another thrilling entry from Ed Lin.
    (2012) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Taipei Night Market Books

5 books
  • Ghost Month Join the adventure in 'Ghost Month' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Taipei Night Market Books series by Ed Lin.
    (2014)
  • Incensed In 'Incensed', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Taipei Night Market Books saga.
    (2016)
  • 99 Ways to Die Join the adventure in '99 Ways to Die' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Taipei Night Market Books series by Ed Lin.
    (2018)
  • Death Doesn't Forget In 'Death Doesn't Forget', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Taipei Night Market Books series by Ed Lin.
    (2022)
  • The Dead Can't Make a Living In 'The Dead Can't Make a Living', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Taipei Night Market Books series by Ed Lin.
    (2026)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

2 books
  • Waylaid The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Waylaid', another thrilling entry from Ed Lin.
    (2001)
  • David Tung Can't Have a Girlfriend Unless He Gets Into an Ivy League College Experience the magic of 'David Tung Can't Have a Girlfriend Unless He Gets Into an Ivy League College' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2020)

Publication Order of Anthologies

2 books
  • Charlie Chan Is Dead 2: At Home in the World In 'Charlie Chan Is Dead 2: At Home in the World', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Ed Lin.
    (2004)
  • The Usual Santas In 'The Usual Santas', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2016)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Ed Lin?

Ed Lin is a bestselling author known for 4 book series containing over 12 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Detective Robert Chow Books, Publication Order of Taipei Night Market Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Ed Lin book series to start with?

For readers new to Ed Lin's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Detective Robert Chow Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 3 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Ed Lin's writing.

Q: How many books has Ed Lin written?

Ed Lin has written over 12 books across 4 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.