John Lantigua books

John Lantigua is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and mystery author known for the Willie Cuesta series set in Miami's Latin community.
Author · Mystery · Crime Fiction

Willie Cuesta Mystery Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Player’s Vendetta 1999 Buy
The Ultimate Havana 2001 Buy
The Lady from Buenos Aires 2007 Buy
On Hallowed Ground 2011 Buy
Remember My Face 2020 Buy
In the War Zone of the Heart 2022 Buy

John Lantigua is a journalist and mystery novelist who won a Pulitzer Prize for his reporting on Central American affairs. His fiction draws on his deep knowledge of Latin America and the Cuban-American community in Miami, where his Willie Cuesta mystery series is set.

The Willie Cuesta books follow a Cuban-American private investigator navigating Miami’s diverse Latino neighborhoods. Each mystery explores different aspects of the immigrant experience, from political exiles to recent arrivals, while delivering crime fiction rooted in authentic cultural detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Lantigua best known for?

John Lantigua is known for the Willie Cuesta mystery series featuring a Cuban-American private investigator in Miami. He is also a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who covered Latin America.

What order should I read the Willie Cuesta books?

Read them in publication order starting with Player’s Vendetta (1999). The series follows Willie Cuesta through cases spanning over two decades, with each book working as a standalone mystery.

Does John Lantigua draw on his journalism experience?

Yes, Lantigua’s decades of experience covering Latin America and Latino communities in the US informs his fiction. His mysteries explore the Cuban exile community and Latin American connections to Miami.

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