Leonardo Padura Reading Order
2 series · 10 books · Born 1955
Leonardo Padura is a distinguished Cuban writer renowned for his engaging detective novels featuring the character Mario Conde, as well as his impactful standalone works. Over his career from 1991 to 2021, he authored ten books spanning two series, with "El hombre que amaba a los perros" standing out as one of his most celebrated pieces. Padura’s contributions to literature have been recognized with prestigious awards, including Cuba's National Prize for Literature.
Mario Conde Series
Likely Complete9 books (1991–2021)
Start with Havana Blue, the first of 9 books in the Mario Conde series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Havana Blue 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Havana Gold 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Havana Red 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Havana Black 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Havana Fever 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Adios Hemingway 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Heretics 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Grab a Snake by the Tail 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Transparency of Time 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2009–2009)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Man Who Loved Dogs 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Leonardo Padura written?
- Leonardo Padura has written 10 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 1991 to 2021.
- What is the first book in each Leonardo Padura series?
- Here are the first books in Leonardo Padura's series: Mario Conde: Havana Blue.
- What order should I read Leonardo Padura's books?
- We recommend reading Leonardo Padura's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Leonardo Padura's series complete?
- Leonardo Padura has 1 completed series.