Manuel Vázquez Montalbán books in order
Spanish writer
- Lived
- 1939–2003
- Country
- Spain
- Books
- 11
Manuel Vázquez Montalbán published 10 novels and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Murder in the Central Committee (1981). 6 feature José Carvalho.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Manuel Vázquez Montalbán
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Murder in the Central Committee
Manuel Vázquez Montalbán's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The South Seas (1979)
El Balneario (1986)
Galíndez (1990)
Autobiografía Del General Franco (1992)
Non-fiction in order
Barcelonas (1991)
Film and TV adaptations
- Los mares del sur (1992)Film · from The South Seas
- The Galíndez File (2003)Film · from Galíndez
About Manuel Vázquez Montalbán
Manuel Vázquez Montalbán was a prolific Spanish writer from Barcelona: journalist, novelist, poet, essayist, anthologue, prologist, humorist, critic and political prisoner as well as a gastronome and an FC Barcelona supporter.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Manuel Vázquez Montalbán FAQ
- How many books has Manuel Vázquez Montalbán written?
- Manuel Vázquez Montalbán published 10 novels and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Manuel Vázquez Montalbán's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Murder in the Central Committee.
- What is Manuel Vázquez Montalbán's last book?
- The Man of My Life (2000).
- What is Manuel Vázquez Montalbán's most famous book?
- Murder in the Central Committee (1981) is Manuel Vázquez Montalbán's most widely read book.
- Which Manuel Vázquez Montalbán books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The South Seas (as Los mares del sur, film, 1992) and Galíndez (as The Galíndez File, film, 2003).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.