* "The Book of the Dead" (1998): This is de la Motta's debut novel and considered a groundbreaking work in Brazilian literature. It tells the story of a young man struggling with addiction and his descent into the dark underbelly of Rio.
* "Three Times" (2003): A story about a successful businessman who abandons his family for a younger lover, only to find himself entangled in a dangerous web of intrigue and violence.
* "The Night I Swallowed My Fear" (2009): This novel delves into the world of the "favela" (slum) and the lives of its inhabitants, including a former drug dealer trying to find redemption.
* "The World's End" (2015): A complex and multi-layered novel about a group of friends who reunite after years apart, each with their own secrets and demons.
These are just a few of the many works by Emanuel de la Motta. He is a highly acclaimed writer known for his visceral and unflinching depictions of life in Rio de Janeiro.