Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Master of Knots | 2002 | Massimo Carlotto | Buy |
| 2 | Bandit Love | 2009 | Massimo Carlotto | Buy |
| 3 | The Colombian Mule | 2000 | Massimo Carlotto | Buy |
| 4 | Gang of Lovers | 2015 | Massimo Carlotto | Buy |
| 5 | Il maestro di nodi | 2002 | Massimo Carlotto | N/A |
| 6 | For All the Gold in the World | 2015 | Massimo Carlotto | Buy |
| 7 | L’amore del bandito | 2009 | Massimo Carlotto | N/A |
| 8 | Blues for Outlaw Hearts and Old Whores | 2020 | Massimo Carlotto | Buy |
The Alligator series by Massimo Carlotto is listed below in reading order.
Marco Buratti, nicknamed the Alligator, is an ex-convict and former blues bar owner who takes on cases the authorities will not handle. Operating in the criminal underworld of northeastern Italy, he solves crimes through his network of contacts on both sides of the law. The series includes both Italian-language originals and their English translations, with some entries appearing in both. The books are known for their graphic content and their bleak view of Italian society.