Rocco Schiavone books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Rocco Schiavone series?"

"There are seventeen books in the Rocco Schiavone series, published between 2013 and 2023."

Q: "What is the first book in the Rocco Schiavone series?"

"The first book in the Rocco Schiavone series is Pista nera, published in 2013."

Q: "Where should I start with the Rocco Schiavone series?"

"Start with Black Run (Pista nera), the first book, which establishes Schiavone's exile from Rome to the Alpine town of Aosta and sets up his character. The English translations published by HarperCollins include Black Run, Adam's Rib, Out of Season, and Spring Cleaning. Read in original publication order for the best experience."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Pista nera	2013	Antonio Manzini	N/A
2	Black Run	2015	Antonio Manzini	Buy
3	La costola di Adamo	2014	Antonio Manzini	N/A
4	Adam’s Rib / A Cold Death	2016	Antonio Manzini	Buy
5	Una primavera de perros	2015	Antonio Manzini	N/A
6	Out of Season	2018	Antonio Manzini	Buy
7	Sol de mayo	2015	Antonio Manzini	N/A
8	Spring Cleaning	2019	Antonio Manzini	Buy
9	7-7-2007	2016	Antonio Manzini	N/A
10	Polvo y sombra	2017	Antonio Manzini	N/A
11	Fate il vostro gioco	2018	Antonio Manzini	N/A
12	Rien ne va plus	2019	Antonio Manzini	N/A
13	Ah l’amore l’amore	2020	Antonio Manzini	N/A
14	Vecchie conoscenze	2021	Antonio Manzini	N/A
15	Le ossa parlano	2022	Antonio Manzini	N/A
16	ELP	-	Antonio Manzini	N/A
17	Riusciranno i nostri eroi a trovare l’amico misteriosamente scomparso in Sud America?	2023	Antonio Manzini	N/A

The Rocco Schiavone series follows a deputy police chief banished from Rome to the Alpine town of Aosta across 17 books. Starting with Pista nera/Black Run (2013), the series established Schiavone as one of Italian crime fiction’s most distinctive characters — a Roman who hates the mountains but can’t stop solving the crimes that happen there.

The books have been published in Italian, English, and Spanish, with titles appearing in multiple languages across the series listing. The English translations (Black Run, Adam’s Rib/A Cold Death, Out of Season, Spring Cleaning) have brought Manzini’s work to an international audience. The series mixes procedural crime-solving with humor, local politics, and Schiavone’s constant longing for Rome.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Rocco Schiavone series?

There are seventeen books in the Rocco Schiavone series, published between 2013 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Rocco Schiavone series?

The first book in the Rocco Schiavone series is Pista nera, published in 2013.

Where should I start with the Rocco Schiavone series?

Start with Black Run (Pista nera), the first book, which establishes Schiavone’s exile from Rome to the Alpine town of Aosta and sets up his character. The English translations published by HarperCollins include Black Run, Adam’s Rib, Out of Season, and Spring Cleaning. Read in original publication order for the best experience.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order