Inquisition
- 375 pages
- 14 hours of reading
A brilliant thriller to rival CJ SANSOM and RORY CLEMENTSIn 14th-century Italy, Mondino is a university anatomist - a man of science in a land governed by the brutal Inquisition.
Alfredo Colitto is an author whose literary work is deeply rooted in a passion for travel and discovery. His narratives often explore themes of addiction, the search for meaning, and cultural encounters, set against the vibrant backdrops of places he has experienced firsthand. Colitto possesses a distinct narrative voice, blending raw realism with evocative prose to create immersive and compelling stories. His writing delves into the complexities of the human psyche and relationships, framed by a life lived in constant motion and exploration.






A brilliant thriller to rival CJ SANSOM and RORY CLEMENTSIn 14th-century Italy, Mondino is a university anatomist - a man of science in a land governed by the brutal Inquisition.
Defense attorney Mickey Haller is back, taking the long shot cases, where the chances of winning are one in a million. He agrees to represent a woman in prison for killing her husband, a sheriff's deputy. Despite her conviction four years earlier, she still maintains her innocence. Haller enlists his half brother, retired LAPD Detective Harry Bosch, as investigator. Reviewing the case, Bosch sees something that doesn't add up, and a sheriff's department intent on bringing a quick search for justice in the killing of one of its own.The path to justice for both the lawyer and his investigator is fraught with danger from those who don't want the case reopened. And they will stop at nothing to keep the Haller-Bosch dream team from uncovering what the deputy's killing was really about.CRIME DOESN'T COME BETTER THAN CONNELLY:'The pre- eminent detective novelist of his generation'IAN RANKIN'The best mystery writer in the world'GQ'A superb natural storyteller'LEE CHILD'A master'STEPHEN KING'America's greatest living crime writer'DAILY EXPRESS'One of the great storytellers of crime fiction'SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
THE WORLDWIDE #1 BESTSELLER BEHIND AMAZON PRIME'S BOSCH AND NETFLIX'S THE LINCOLN LAWYER SOME CRIMES YOU CAN'T FORGET. OTHERS YOU CAN'T FORGIVE. Detective Renée Ballard is given the chance to revive the LAPD's cold case unit and find justice for the families of the forgotten. The only catch is she must first unravel an unsolved murder, or lose this opportunity of a lifetime... Harry Bosch is top of the list of investigators Ballard wants to recruit. The ex-detective is a living legend - but for how long? Because Bosch has his own agenda: a crime that has haunted him for years - the murder of a whole family, buried out in the desert - which he vowed to close. With the killer still out there and evidence elusive, Bosch is on a collision course with a choice he hoped never to make... 'Cements Connelly's reputation as the master of modern crime fiction' EXPRESS * * * * * CRIME DOESN'T COME BETTER THAN CONNELLY: 'The pre-eminent detective novelist of his generation' IAN RANKIN 'An incredible writer' RICHARD OSMAN 'The best mystery writer in the world' GQ 'One of the world's greatest crime writers' DAILY MAIL 'A superb natural storyteller' LEE CHILD 'A master' STEPHEN KING 'A genius' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY 'Crime thriller writing of the highest order' GUARDIAN 'One of the great storytellers of crime fiction' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
Bologna soll brennen … Bologna im Herbst 1312: Mondino de‘ Liuzzi, Medicus und Anatom, wird vom Bürgermeister mit der Aufklärung eines seltsamen Todesfalls beauftragt: Ein Mitglied des Ältestenrats wurde völlig verkohlt in seinem Haus gefunden. Doch im Zimmer, in dem sich die Leiche befindet, deutet nichts auf einen Brand hin. Mondino bringt die sterblichen Überreste in seinen Sezierraum, um sie zu untersuchen. An einem Arm des Toten entdeckt er eine Tätowierung: ein Monster mit Flügeln und einem Löwenkopf, dessen Körper von einer Schlange umringt wird. Wenig später wird ein Franziskanermönch im Bordellviertel tot aufgefunden. In seiner Tasche findet man eine Zeichnung, die der Tätowierung auf dem Arm der ersten Leiche sehr ähnelt. Gemeinsam mit dem ehemaligen Templer Gerardo del Castelbretone kommt Mondino einer Sekte auf die Spur, die dem Gott der Sonne und des Feuers Mithra huldigt – und die eine ungeheuerliche Verschwörung plant …
In this high-octane prequel, Don Winslow delves into the backstory of Ben, Chon, and O, the characters from his acclaimed thriller. Set against the backdrop of 1960s Southern California to the recent past, the narrative explores the complexities of family—fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, friends and lovers. As the trio confronts a dangerous mix of drug dealers and corrupt law enforcement, they discover that their destinies are intertwined with their parents' histories. The plot is filled with unexpected twists that bring the two generations to a dramatic confrontation, forcing Ben, Chon, and O to choose between their true families and their loyalty to each other. This fast-paced and provocative tale is infused with Winslow's signature elements—complex characters, sharp dialogue, and incisive social commentary—making it a captivating love story for contemporary readers. The book promises to resonate in your mind and heart long after the final page is turned, showcasing Winslow's mastery as a novelist at the peak of his craft.
Once a cop. Ex-NYPD detective Dave Gurney is supposed to be retired. But people with problems keep knocking on his door. Like the police, who are baffled by a gruesome murder they just can't seem to solve. A young bride has been killed in the middle of her own wedding reception. The prime suspect - her new husband's Mexican gardener - is missing.
In this gripping thriller, Detective Harry Bosch and his rookie partner, Detective Lucia Soto, delve into a cold case that quickly heats up. The LAPD's Open-Unsolved Unit rarely sees murder victims who die long after their crimes, but when a man dies from complications related to a stray bullet wound sustained a decade earlier, Bosch finds himself with a perplexing case. The body may be fresh, but the clues are scarce, posing a challenge even for an experienced detective. Soto, eager yet inexperienced, has been paired with Bosch to learn from his expertise. Their investigation uncovers a politically sensitive murder linked to the bullet lodged in the victim's spine, revealing that the shooting was far from random. As they dig deeper, they stumble upon another unsolved case involving the tragic deaths of several children in a fire from twenty years prior. As their pursuit of the truth intensifies, Bosch and Soto face the dilemma of risking careers and lives to uncover secrets that some would prefer to keep buried. In a fast-paced narrative, Michael Connelly once again demonstrates why Harry Bosch remains a beloved figure in American crime fiction.
Dave Gurney, pluridecorato poliziotto del NYPD ora in pensione, non rinuncia di tanto in tanto a interessarsi a qualche caso apparentemente senza soluzione - provocando le ire della moglie, che lo vorrebbe impegnato in attività meno rischiose. Ma ci sono tentazioni a cui è impossibile resistere, e per Gurney il pericolo è una di queste. Stavolta, è alle prese con l'omicidio di Carl Spalter, candidato al posto di governatore dello stato di New York, freddato mentre pronunciava il discorso funebre al funerale della madre. Omicidio per cui è stata ingiustamente condannata sua moglie una sentenza che appare chiaramente pilotata. Ma il caso è tutt'altro che chiuso e, come scoprirà ben presto Gurney, la posta in gioco tutt'altro che bassa: perché là fuori c'è il vero colpevole, qualcuno che, protetto dall'anonimato, è deciso a colpire ancora. E Gurney arriverà molto presto a seguirne le tracce, scoprendo un nemico diabolicamente intelligente, che viene da molto lontano, e ha un insolito soprannome: Peter Pan. Un assassino talmente scaltro che per il poliziotto l'unico modo per fermarlo sarà diventare il suo prossimo bersaglio.
From the twelve-million copy bestselling author of the Lewis trilogy comes a chilling new mystery set in the isolated Scottish Highlands. A TOMB OF ICE A young meteorologist checking a mountain top weather station in Kinlochleven discovers the body of a missing man entombed in ice. A DYING DETECTIVE Cameron Brodie, a Glasgow detective, sets out on a hazardous journey to the isolated and ice-bound village. He has his own reasons for wanting to investigate a murder case so far from his beat. AN AGONIZING RECKONING Brodie must face up to the ghosts of his past and to a killer determined to bury forever the chilling secret that his investigation threatens to expose. Set against a backdrop of a frighteningly plausible near-future, A WINTER GRAVE is Peter May at his page-turning, passionate and provocative best. *PRE-ORDER THIS EXPLOSIVE NEW NOVEL NOW*
Beginning his witness-protection job at a doughnut restaurant in the week before the 1980 presidential election, small-time thief Vince Camden finds himself unwittingly embroiled in a local politician's troubles.