As brilliantly crafted as a first-rate suspense novel and with the kind of emotional impact associated with the best literary fiction, Mastrogiacomo’s story of courage and tenacity in the face of imminent danger is unforgettable.
Rich in atmosphere and historical information, A Day in Ancient Rome is a voyage into a world both distant to us in time and surprisingly near in its habits, mores, and passions.
2016, pp. 336, $ 17.00 Region: Italy Book collection: World Noir
A kidnapped child and the burglary of a high-class apartment: two crimes that seem to have no connection at all until Inspector Lojacono, known as "The Chinaman," starts to investigate.
"Muscular writing, smart and self-deprecating humor, terrific dialogue, and an engrossing portrayal of the sights and sounds of Dublin noir."— The Times