Uncle Chow Tung books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Uncle Chow Tung series?"

"There are four books in the Uncle Chow Tung series, published between 2019 and 2022."

Q: "What is the first book in the Uncle Chow Tung series?"

"The first book in the Uncle Chow Tung series is Fate, published in 2019."

Q: "Should I read the Ava Lee series before the Uncle Chow Tung books?"

"You can read them independently, but reading some Ava Lee books first gives you a deeper appreciation for Uncle Chow Tung's character. The Uncle series fills in his backstory and works as both a prequel and a standalone crime saga."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Fate	2019	Ian Hamilton	Buy
2	Foresight	2020	Ian Hamilton	Buy
3	Fortune	2021	Ian Hamilton	Buy
4	Finale	2022	Ian Hamilton	Buy

The Uncle Chow Tung series tells the origin story of Ava Lee’s mentor and business partner. Across four books, Fate (2019), Foresight (2020), Fortune (2021), and Finale (2022), Ian Hamilton traces Uncle’s journey from a young man arriving in Hong Kong to his rise within the triad organization. The alliterative “F” titles mark each stage of his progression.

While the Ava Lee series presents Uncle as an established figure, these books show how he built his power and reputation. The series gives Hamilton room to explore mid-twentieth-century Hong Kong and the workings of organized crime from the inside, providing context for the mentor-student relationship that drives the Ava Lee novels.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Uncle Chow Tung series?

There are four books in the Uncle Chow Tung series, published between 2019 and 2022.

What is the first book in the Uncle Chow Tung series?

The first book in the Uncle Chow Tung series is Fate, published in 2019.

Should I read the Ava Lee series before the Uncle Chow Tung books?

You can read them independently, but reading some Ava Lee books first gives you a deeper appreciation for Uncle Chow Tung’s character. The Uncle series fills in his backstory and works as both a prequel and a standalone crime saga.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order