by Umberto Eco
First published 1990
In the secret world of fringe theorists, three men become entangled in a labyrinth of hidden history. As they delve into the occult, their obsession spirals out of control, blurring the line between truth and fantasy. In this mind-bending thriller, Umberto Eco masterfully explores the power of belief, the weight of the past, and the maddening search for meaning in a world of chaos.
Genres: fiction, 20th-century, mystery, psychological-thriller, alternate-history, academia
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: labyrinth, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Italy, Brasil, La Bahia
533 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Ballantine Books