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Unlike many crime thrillers where the city is just a backdrop, Naples is a character in this book. De Giovanni captures the dichotomy of the city: the chaotic traffic, the decaying beauty of the architecture, the oppressive heat, and the stark contrast between the wealthy "upper crust" and the gritty streets. You can smell the coffee and hear the shouting in the alleys.

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The Morbid Curiosity of "The Piracy Map"

: Set in 1930s Naples during the Fascist era, this historical mystery series follows Commissario Ricciardi, a detective with the ability to see the final moments of murder victims. Highlights: " I Will Have Vengeance " (1st book), " Blood Curse The Day of the Dead The Bastards of Pizzofalcone (I bastardi di Pizzofalcone)