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ⓘ About Sujata Massey
The American writer Sujata Massey, who was originally born in Sussex, in the United Kingdom, has been a writer of mystery novels for some time now, with a vast array of titles under her belt, notably the Rei Shimura series for which she has become best known for. Having written twelve books so far and counting, she has managed to create a legacy which has left a lasting impression upon the publishing industry, whilst setting up a whole new approach to the genre in the process. Giving it her own unique take, she has created a style and tone that is all her own, focusing much of her writing career on the character of Rei Shimura in the process.
All Book Series by Sujata Massey
Once Upon a Crime: An Anthology of Murder, Mayhem and Suspense
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2009
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Who is Sujata Massey?
The American writer Sujata Massey, who was originally born in Sussex, in the United Kingdom, has been a writer of mystery novels for some time now, with a vast array of titles under her belt, notably the Rei Shimura series for which she has become best known for. Having written twelve books so far and counting, she has managed to create a legacy which has left a lasting impression upon the publishing industry, whilst setting up a whole new approach to the genre in the process. Giving it her own unique take, she has created a style and tone that is all her own, focusing much of her writing career on the…
Which Sujata Massey series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Rei Shimura series, the earliest of Sujata Massey's multi-book series: it opens with The Salaryman's Wife (1997) and runs to 11 books across 1997–2014, ending with The Kizuna Coast (2014). Sujata Massey's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Sujata Massey written?
Sujata Massey has 26 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1997 and 2026. 20 of them belong to 4 named series — the largest being the Rei Shimura series with 11 books — and 6 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Sujata Massey's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Sujata Massey's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Rei Shimura (1997–2014, 11 books), Rei Shimura Short Stories (2011, 3 books) and Rei Shimura Collections (2011, 1 book), plus 1 more.
How are Sujata Massey's books organised into series?
This guide splits Sujata Massey's 26 books into 4 named series and 6 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Rei Shimura (11 books, 1997–2014); Perveen Mistry (5 books, 2018–2026); Rei Shimura Short Stories (3 books, 2011); Rei Shimura Collections (1 book, 2011).