Colorado Authors Hall of Fame
The Los Angeles Times observed that “he is known as a crime writer,
but that doesn’t quite capture what he does. His books are
love stories, political dramas, mordant cautionary tales."
The Luis Montez Mystery Series
Over a span of time covering 5 novels, Luis Montez, a burned-out Chicano lawyer, is involved in cases that always seem to involve dead bodies. El movimiento, gentrification and all manner of danger are woven into the life of Luis Montez, whose age and social standing evolve in this series, which is being reprinted by Arte Público Press.
Individual Novels
Manuel’s latest novel is
Angels in the Wind, a Shamus finalist,
published by Arte Público Press
The Saga of Gus Corral Continues in Angels in the Wind
​“More than just a detective novel, this book is a reflection on the changing landscape of the West and the redemptive power of family. The work of a storyteller at the peak of his form, the return of private investigator Gus Corral reminds me of nothing less than The Long Goodbye set in Colorado. Thrilling, heartbreaking and engrossing, Angels in the Wind is the best yet from one of the masters of the genre.”
David Heska Wanbli Weiden, author of Winter Counts.
“Manuel Ramos is a legend of Chicano noir and he’s done it again with Angels in the Wind. Gus Corral is on the case in Melton, Colorado, a small town with some big secrets and characters who might just remind you of a long-lost cousin. In this gripping noir, there’s sexy jazz, rolling
bluffs, a missing teenager, and the weight of history at every turn. Utterly readable and atmospheric, I couldn’t put this book down.”
Kali Fajardo-Anstine, author of Sabrina & Corina and Woman of Light.