Pepe Carvalho Books in Order
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The Pepe Carvalho series is a collection of hardboiled detective novels written by Catalan/Spanish author Manuel Vázquez Montalbán, who was also a journalist, poet, essayist, critic, and political prisoner. The series features Pepe Carvalho, a private detective based in Barcelona, a former CIA agent, and a Communist, portrayed as cynical and deeply interested in food and gastronomy. First appearing in 1972's "Yo maté a Kennedy," the series comprises twelve novels and story collections, with publication spanning from 1974 to 2000. The books were adapted for television in Spain and other European countries. The series is set in Barcelona and reflects the author’s background and interests, including politics, literature, and food.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1974 · Manuel Vázquez Montalbán
Tattoo is a 1974 book by Manuel Vázquez Montalbán. It is book 1 of the series Pepe Carvalho.
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Buy on Amazon1977 · Manuel Vázquez Montalbán
The Angst-Ridden Executive is a 1977 book by Manuel Vázquez Montalbán. It is book 2 of the series Pepe Carvalho.
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Buy on Amazon1979 · Manuel Vázquez Montalbán
Barcelona detective Pepe Carvalho's radical past resurfaces when businessman Stuart Pedrell, a patron of artists and activists who disappeared while…
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Buy on AmazonMurder in the Central Committee
1981 · Manuel Vázquez Montalbán
Murder in the Central Committee is a 1982 Spanish thriller film directed by Vicente Aranda. It centers on a private detective, an ex-communist and…
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Buy on Amazon1983 · Manuel Vázquez Montalbán
The Birds of Bangkok is a 1983 book by Manuel Vázquez Montalbán. It is book 5 of the series Pepe Carvalho.
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1984 · Manuel Vázquez Montalbán
Alexandria's Rose is a 1984 book by Manuel Vázquez Montalbán. It is book 6 of the series Pepe Carvalho.
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1986 · Manuel Vázquez Montalbán
The Spa is a 1986 book by Manuel Vázquez Montalbán. It is book 7 of the series Pepe Carvalho.
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Buy on Amazon1988 · Manuel Vázquez Montalbán
Off Side is a 1988 book by Manuel Vázquez Montalbán. It is book 8 of the series Pepe Carvalho.
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1991 · Manuel Vázquez Montalbán
The Greek Labyrinth is a 1993 Spanish thriller film directed by Rafael Alcázar, based on a story by Manuel Vázquez Montalbán. It is set in and around…
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Buy on Amazon1993 · Manuel Vázquez Montalbán
An Olympic Death is a 1993 book by Manuel Vázquez Montalbán. It is book 10 of the series Pepe Carvalho.
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Buy on Amazon1997 · Manuel Vázquez Montalbán
The Buenos Aires Quintet is a 1997 book by Manuel Vázquez Montalbán. It is book 11 of the series Pepe Carvalho.
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Buy on Amazon2000 · Manuel Vázquez Montalbán
The Man of My Life is a 2000 book by Manuel Vázquez Montalbán. It is book 12 of the series Pepe Carvalho.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Pepe Carvalho books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Tattoo”. Start with “Tattoo.”
How many books are in the Pepe Carvalho series?
We list 12 books by Manuel Vázquez Montalbán , published between 1974–2000.
Where can I buy the Pepe Carvalho books?
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