Glass Souls

Description

In the abyss of a profound personal crisis, Commissario Ricciardi feels unable to open himself up to life. He has refused the love of both Enrica and Livia and the friendship of his partner. Contentment for Ricciardi proves as elusive as clues to his latest case. The beautiful countess Bianca, pleads with him to investigate an officially closed case. In the tense, charged atmosphere of 1930s Italy, where Benito Mussolini and his fascist thugs monitor the police, an unauthorized investigation is grounds for immediate dismissal. But Ricciardi's thirst for justice cannot be sated.

Maurizio de Giovanni's Commissario Ricciardi books are bestsellers across Europe, having sold well over 1 million copies. De Giovanni is also the author of the contemporary Neapolitan thriller, The Crocodile (Europa, 2013) and the new contemporary Neapolitan series, The Bastards of Pizzofalcone. He lives in Naples with his family.

Praise for Glass Souls "The construction of Glass Souls is remarkable. It's a very sophisticated mosaic in which each protagonist occupies precisely the right amount of space. The powerful rhythm with which the plot develops will surprise readers at every turn." --La Reppublica "Though Ricciardi risks infuriating his bosses--and unknowingly even greater danger from the Fascist forces who have him under surveillance--he can't resist the conundrum. Nor in all likelihood will readers." --Publishers Weekly "This is a wonderful series, and I highly recommend it to mystery lovers, as well as historical noir." --The Pulp Den "The details of everyday life in pre-war Italy are fascinating. I was drawn into the characters, the methods used to investigate the possible unsolved crime, and the moody protagonist. This is a worthwhile read and difficult to put down." --The Historical Novels Review "A must read for those interested in exploring International Noir." --Mystery Tribune 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 Praise for Glass Souls "The construction of Glass Souls is remarkable. It's a very sophisticated mosaic in which each protagonist occupies precisely the right amount of space. The powerful rhythm with which the plot develops will surprise readers at every turn." --La Reppublica 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