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Mario Puzo

1920–1999

1 series 10 books in order 7 standalone books

Mario Puzo (1920-1999) was an American author and screenwriter who wrote crime novels about the Italian-American and Sicilian Mafia, most notably The Godfather (1969), which he later co-adapted into a film trilogy directed by Francis Ford Coppola. He received Academy Awards for Best Adapted Screenplay for the first two Godfather films and also wrote the original screenplay for Superman (1978). He is credited in our catalog with the Godfather series, including The Godfather, Sicilian, and Omerta. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Born
1920
Known for
The Godfather

Series by Mario Puzo

The Godfather

5 books in order · 1984–2006

Standalone books

Frequently asked questions

How many books has Mario Puzo written?

We list 10 books by Mario Puzo across 1 series, published between 1979–2006 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Mario Puzo's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The godfather returns.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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