Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
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| Your Impossible Voice #6: Your Impossible Voice Journal |
2014 |
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Collections#
| Title |
Published |
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| Hypothermia |
2005 |
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Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
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| Sudden Death |
2016 |
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| You Dreamed of Empires |
2022 |
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| Now I Surrender |
2026 |
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Alvaro Enrigue is a Mexican author whose novels mix historical research with inventive storytelling. His work has been translated into English to positive reception, with Sudden Death and You Dreamed of Empires both reaching international audiences. He is known for blending real historical figures and events into fiction that feels alive rather than academic.
Enrigue’s writing often looks at the collision between European and American cultures during the colonial period and beyond. His books are published in both Spanish and English, making him one of the more accessible contemporary Mexican novelists for English-speaking readers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Álvaro Enrigue written?
Álvaro Enrigue has written five books across three series.
What was Álvaro Enrigue's first book?
Álvaro Enrigue’s first book is Hypothermia, published in 2005.
Are Alvaro Enrigue's books originally written in Spanish?
Yes. Enrigue writes in Spanish, and several of his novels have been translated into English. Sudden Death and You Dreamed of Empires are both available in English translation.