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The Matryoshka Murders

The The Matryoshka Murders series in reading order: 2 books reviewed on The Bookish Elf, first published between 2015 and 2026.

Book 1 in one line: The Matryoshka Murders by Kay Williams drops an American documentary filmmaker into 1991 Leningrad, where a missing girl and an accidental piece of footage make her a target. Written with firsthand knowledge of that desperate winter, this layered thriller blends…

Books reviewed2
Series average5.0★
Where to start
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Book 1The Matryoshka Murders2015 · ★ 5.0

From frozen Leningrad to the streets of New York, the truth followed her home

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Start hereThe Matryoshka Murders2015 · ★ 5.0

From frozen Leningrad to the streets of New York, the truth followed her home

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LatestShadows of Leningrad2026 · ★ 5.0

Kay Williams returns to Kate Hennessey with a slower burn and a sharper edge

Frequently asked questions

What is the reading order of the The Matryoshka Murders series?

The Matryoshka Murders, Shadows of Leningrad.

Where should I start the The Matryoshka Murders series?

Start with The Matryoshka Murders, first published in 2015.

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