The Bastards Of Pizzofalcone

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They've made a fresh start at the Pizzofalcone precinct of Naples. In the wake of a corruption scandal every single member of the investigative force has been fired and replaced with a brand new group of detectives. Inspector Loyacono, known as 'the Chinaman', is a cop with a chequered past whose reputation has been rescued by his capture of the serial killer known as 'The Crocodile'. Loyacono and his sidekicksoon find themselves investigating a high-profile murder that has the whole town on edge.

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Praise for the Commissario Ricciardi Series "De Giovanni has created one of the most interesting and well-drawn detectives in fiction." The Daily Beast "Reading a novel by Maurizio de Giovanni is like stepping into a Vittorio De Sica movie." The New York Times "The author's elegant style ennobles the wretched lives he views with such compassion" The New York Times Book Review "Impossible to resist" Crimetime UK "Ricciardi is an intriguing detective." Library Journal"

Author Bio

Maurizio de Giovanni's Commissario Ricciardi books are bestsellers across Europe, with sales of the series approaching 1 million copies. De Giovanni is also the author of the contemporary Neapolitan thriller, "The Crocodile." He lives in Naples with his family.