Lorenzo Carcaterra Reading Order
7 series Β· 18 books
Lorenzo Carcaterra is an acclaimed American author known for his gripping storytelling in the crime and thriller genres. With 18 books spanning seven series, including Apaches, Nonna Maria, Tank Rizzo, and The Wolf, he captivates readers with rich characters and immersive plots. His most recognized work, Sleepers, set in Hell's Kitchen, became a bestselling novel and was later adapted into a successful film.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2005β2008)
Start with Dangerous Women and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dangerous Women 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Darker Mask 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
Apaches Series
Complete2 books (1997β2007)
Start with Apaches and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Apaches 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Chasers 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (1993β1995)
Start with A Safe Place and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Safe Place 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Sleepers 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
Nonna Maria Series
Ongoing3 books (2022β2024)
Start with Nonna Maria and the Case of the Missing Bride and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nonna Maria and the Case of the Missing Bride 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Nonna Maria and the Case of the Stolen Necklace 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Nonna Maria and the Case of the Lost Treasure 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete5 books (2001β2021)
Start with Gangster, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gangster 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Street Boys 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Paradise City 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Midnight Angels 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Three Dreamers 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
Tank Rizzo Series
Complete2 books (2016β2020)
Start with Tin Badges and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tin Badges 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Payback 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
The Wolf Series
Complete2 books (2014β2014)
Start with The Vulture's Game and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Vulture's Game 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Wolf 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Lorenzo Carcaterra written?
- Lorenzo Carcaterra has written 18 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1993 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Lorenzo Carcaterra series?
- Here are the first books in Lorenzo Carcaterra's series: Anthologies: Dangerous Women; Apaches: Apaches; Non-Fiction: A Safe Place; Nonna Maria: Nonna Maria and the Case of the Missing Bride; Tank Rizzo: Tin Badges.
- What order should I read Lorenzo Carcaterra's books?
- We recommend reading Lorenzo Carcaterra's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Lorenzo Carcaterra still writing new books?
- Yes, Lorenzo Carcaterra has 1 ongoing series: Nonna Maria.

