First published 2009
A grisly murder shakes the Eternal City. As the body count rises, a troubled inspector races to unmask a twisted killer preying on Rome's most vulnerable. Navigating a web of corruption, he must confront his own demons to stop the slaughter before it's too late. Beneath the city's picturesque facade, a dark heart is exposed in this chilling thriller.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: police-procedural, serial-killer
Setting: Rome, Italy
Period: 21st-century
236 pages · Paperback · Akashic Books, Ltd.
Content warnings: murder, violence