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Giovanni Arduino

    This author's work is characterized by a versatile approach to storytelling, exploring diverse narratives and themes. Through their writing, they delve into the human condition with a keen eye for detail and emotional depth. The author's exploration of complex subjects is matched by a unique stylistic voice that captivates readers. Their contributions span across various literary forms, showcasing a broad imaginative scope and a commitment to engaging storytelling.

    The Gift of Darkness
    Mr Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore. Die sonderbare Buchhandlung des Mr. Penumbra, englische Ausgabe
    The Keepers of the Library
    Una storia d'amore con i capelli blu
    End of watch
    Il regno perduto
    • A suspenseful closing volume. Brady Hartsfield, the Mercedes killer, returns to diabolically drive his victims to suicide in this last installment, starring the ever more winning Bill Hodges and Holly Gibney.

      End of watch2016
      4.2
    • A Winner of the Alex Award, a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for First Fiction, named a Best Book of the Year by NPR, Los Angeles Times, and San Francisco Chronicle The Great Recession has shuffled Clay Jannon away from life as a San Francisco web-design drone and into the aisles of Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore. But after a few days on the job, Clay discovers that the store is more curious than either its name or its gnomic owner might suggest. The customers are few, and they never seem to buy anything--instead, they "check out" large, obscure volumes from strange corners of the store. Suspicious, Clay engineers an analysis of the clientele's behavior, seeking help from his variously talented friends. But when they bring their findings to Mr. Penumbra, they discover the bookstore's secrets extend far beyond its walls. Rendered with irresistible brio and dazzling intelligence, Robin Sloan's Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore is exactly what it sounds like: an establishment you have to enter and will never want to leave.

      Mr Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore. Die sonderbare Buchhandlung des Mr. Penumbra, englische Ausgabe2013
      3.7
    • The Gift of Darkness

      • 528 pages
      • 19 hours of reading

      A heart-stopping thriller perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Sharon Bolton and Alex Marwood. Twenty-five years ago in the woods by the Hoh River near Seattle, three boys were kidnapped. One never came home. Last night, a family of four was found brutally murdered, the words 'thirteen days' carved near their lifeless bodies. Homicide Detective Alice Madison - a one-time child runaway with a murky past - now spends her life hunting down the very worst humanity has to offer. Madison has a hunch that the two murders are linked . . . and she has thirteen days to prove it. To stop a psychopath, Madison returns to the woods to confront the unsolved mystery of the Hoh River Boys. She must forget her training and follow her instincts to the terrifying end as enemies become allies and, in the silent forest, time is running out to save another life. Discover more Detective Alice Madison with the next instalments of the gripping series - The Dark and Blood and Bone.

      The Gift of Darkness2013
      3.2
    • The Keepers of the Library

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Set against a backdrop of impending doom, the narrative explores the weight of foretelling and the consequences of choices made in light of prophecies. Characters grapple with their destinies, as past actions intertwine with future outcomes, revealing deep connections between fate and free will. The story delves into themes of hope, sacrifice, and the struggle for redemption, inviting readers to ponder the significance of knowledge and the power of belief in shaping one's path.

      The Keepers of the Library2012
      3.7
    • Relentless

      • 356 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Bestselling novelist Cullen "Cubby" Greenwich is a fortunate man, enjoying a successful career and a loving family, including his wife Penny, a children's book author, and their brilliant six-year-old son, Milo, affectionately known as "Spooky." Despite his happiness, a single negative review from the feared critic Shearman Waxx disrupts his peace. Though the review is harsh and inaccurate, Cubby resolves to ignore it, supported by Penny and even Milo. However, curiosity leads him to seek out Waxx, hoping to understand the man whose opinion holds such power. What starts as a simple encounter quickly spirals into a nightmare. Waxx proves to be far from the expected recluse, and his methods of dealing with those who challenge him are terrifying. Cubby finds himself caught in a perilous struggle against a relentless sociopath, facing threats that extend beyond his career to his very life. As the situation escalates, Cubby must confront the dark consequences of crossing paths with a man who wields criticism like a weapon, putting everything he holds dear at risk.

      Relentless2010
      3.4
    • Il regno perduto

      • 479 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      Le antiche comunità degli Allocchi e dei Barbagianni sono lacerate da un sanguinoso conflitto territoriale. Combattono per la meravigliosa distesa di foreste conosciuta col nome di Regno Perduto. Ma all'orizzonte incombe su di loro una minaccia ben più grave: un feroce Gufo Reale si sta avvicinando seminando terrore e distruzione. Soltanto insieme potranno vincere la loro ultima, disperata battaglia.

      Il regno perduto1995
      4.0