Maurizio de Giovanni Reading Order
4 series · 39 books · Born 1958-03-31
Maurizio de Giovanni is a prolific Italian mystery writer known for his gripping storytelling and rich character development. With a portfolio of 39 books spread across four series, including the acclaimed Commissario Ricciardi and The Bastards of Pizzofalcone, he has captivated readers since his debut in 2007. Active until 2024, de Giovanni continues to be a significant figure in contemporary crime fiction.
Commissario Ricciardi Series
Ongoing15 books (2007–2024)
Start with I Will Have Vengeance, the first of 15 books in the Commissario Ricciardi series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  I Will Have Vengeance 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Blood Curse 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Everyone in Their Place 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Day of the Dead 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  By My Hand 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Viper 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Bottom of Your Heart 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Glass Souls 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Nameless Serenade 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Winter Swallows 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Il purgatorio dell'angelo 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Il pianto dell'alba 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Caminito 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Soledad 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Volver 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Crocodile / Il metodo del coccodrillo 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Buio per i Bastardi di Pizzofalcone 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Darkness for the Bastards of Pizzofalcone / Buio per i Bastardi di Pizzofalcone 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  I Bastardi di Pizzofalcone 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Bastards of Pizzofalcone / I Bastardi di Pizzofalcone 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Cold for the Bastards of Pizzofalcone / Gelo per i bastardi di Pizzofalcone 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Gelo per i bastardi di Pizzofalcone 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Cuccioli per i Bastardi di Pizzofalcone 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Puppies / Cuccioli per i Bastardi di Pizzofalcone 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Bread / Pane per i Bastardi di Pizzofalcone 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Pane per i Bastardi di Pizzofalcone 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Souvenir per i Bastardi di Pizzofalcone 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Vuoto per i Bastardi di Pizzofalcone 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Nozze per i Bastardi di Pizzofalcone 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Fiori per i Bastardi di Pizzofalcone 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Angeli per i Bastardi di Pizzofalcone 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.
The Bastards of Pizzofalcone Series
Complete1 book (2016–2016)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bread / Pane per i Bastardi di Pizzofalcone 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.