Maurizio de Giovanni Reading Order
4 series · 39 books · Born 1958-03-31
Maurizio de Giovanni is an Italian mystery writer whose prolific output includes four interconnected crime series set in Naples, each featuring distinctive protagonists navigating the city's complex criminal underworld. His works span from the 1930s period mysteries of Commissario Ricciardi to contemporary police procedurals featuring detectives like Giuseppe Lojacono and the unconventional team of The Bastards of Pizzofalcone. Known for weaving atmospheric Neapolitan settings with intricate plotting, de Giovanni has established himself as a major voice in European crime fiction since 2007.
Commissario Ricciardi Series
Ongoing15 books (2007–2024)
Start with I Will Have Vengeance, the first of 15 books in the Commissario Ricciardi series.
Start this series with I Will Have Vengeance
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Giuseppe Lojacono Series
Likely Complete16 books (2012–2021)
Start with The Crocodile / Il metodo del coccodrillo, the first of 16 books in the Giuseppe Lojacono series.
Start this series with The Crocodile / Il metodo del coccodrillo
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Le indagini di Sara Series
Likely Complete7 books (2019–2022)
Start with Le parole di Sara, the first of 7 books in the Le indagini di Sara series.
Start this series with Le parole di Sara
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The Bastards of Pizzofalcone Series
Complete1 book (2016–2016)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Maurizio de Giovanni written?
- Maurizio de Giovanni has written 39 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2007 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Maurizio de Giovanni series?
- Here are the first books in Maurizio de Giovanni's series: Commissario Ricciardi: I Will Have Vengeance; Giuseppe Lojacono: The Crocodile / Il metodo del coccodrillo; Le indagini di Sara: Le parole di Sara.
- What order should I read Maurizio de Giovanni's books?
- We recommend reading Maurizio de Giovanni's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Maurizio de Giovanni still writing new books?
- Yes, Maurizio de Giovanni has 1 ongoing series: Commissario Ricciardi.