Manuel Ramos Books in Order

Manuel Ramos is a prolific author and retired lawyer, renowned for his captivating novels that blend mystery and culture. As the creator of the popular Denver lawyer Luis Móntez series, Ramos has penned eight compelling novels, with five featuring his iconic character. His notable works have garnered numerous accolades, including the Colorado Book Award, the Chicano/Latino Literary Award, and three Honorable Mentions from the Latino International Book Awards. The Móntez series debuted with The Ballad of Rocky Ruiz (1993), a finalist for the Edgar award. Ramos's diverse body of work spans multiple genres, including mainstream fiction, short stories, poetry, non-fiction, and a bestselling handbook on Colorado landlord-tenant law, now in its sixth edition. He is a co-founder and regular contributor to the award-winning Internet magazine La Bloga, dedicated to Latino literature, culture, and news.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Manuel Ramos

  • #1
    The Ballad of Rocky Ruiz(1993)
    Amazon
  • #2
    The Ballad of Gato Guerrero(1994)
    Amazon
  • #3
    The Last Client of Luis Montez(1996)
    Amazon
  • #4
    Blues for the Buffalo(1997)
    Amazon
  • #5
    Brown-on-Brown(2003)
    Amazon
  • #1
    Moony's Road to Hell(2002)
    Amazon
  • #2
    King of the Chicanos(2010)
    Amazon

About Manuel Ramos

Manuel Ramos is a prolific author and retired lawyer, renowned for his captivating novels that blend mystery and culture. As the creator of the popular Denver lawyer Luis Móntez series, Ramos has penned eight compelling novels, with five featuring his iconic character. His notable works have garnered numerous accolades, including the Colorado Book Award, the Chicano/Latino Literary Award, and three Honorable Mentions from the Latino International Book Awards. The Móntez series debuted with The Ballad of Rocky Ruiz (1993), a finalist for the Edgar award. Ramos's diverse body of work spans multiple genres, including mainstream fiction, short stories, poetry, non-fiction, and a bestselling handbook on Colorado landlord-tenant law, now in its sixth edition. He is a co-founder and regular contributor to the award-winning Internet magazine La Bloga, dedicated to Latino literature, culture, and news.

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