TV series · 2023
Is The Purple Network based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Purple Network is based on the book La Red Púrpura by Carmen Mola (2019).
La Red Púrpura is book 2 of the Inspectora Elena Blanco series.
The TV series premiered in 2023.
The book behind The Purple Network
La Red Púrpura
by Carmen Mola · first published 2019 · crime fiction, noir novel, thriller
Novel by Carmen Mola.
Inspectora Elena Blanco: books in order
- The Gypsy Bride (2018)
- La Red Púrpura (2019)
- La Nena (2025)
- Las Madres (2022)
- El Clan (2024)
Common questions
Is The Purple Network based on a book?
Yes. The Purple Network is based on the book La Red Púrpura by Carmen Mola (2019).
Who wrote the book The Purple Network is based on?
La Red Púrpura was written by Carmen Mola and first published in 2019.
Is La Red Púrpura part of a series?
Yes, it is book 2 in the Inspectora Elena Blanco series.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with The Gypsy Bride, book 1 of La Red Púrpura. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.