Bread
Antony Shugaar
(Translator)
Description
The Bastards of Pizzofalcone Series
In the fifth installment in Maurizio de Giovanni's bestselling series, the Bastards of Pizzofalcone face their hardest challenge yet: will they emerge stronger or will they succumb to Naples's darkest forces?
Sometimes it takes facing a formidable adversary to truly know one's worth. The Bastards of Pizzofalcone may have found just that: when the brutal murder of a baker rattles the city, they are ready to investigate. There's nothing they wouldn't do to prove themselves to their community. But this time the police are divided: for the special anti-mob branch, the local mafia is doubtlessly responsible for the crime, but the Bastards are not so sure.
De Giovanni is one of Europe's most renowned and versatile mystery writers. His award-winning and bestselling novels, all of which take place in Naples, engage readers in gripping tales of Europe's most fabled, atmospheric, dangerous, and lustful city.
Product Details
| Publisher | World Noir |
| Publish Date | July 19, 2022 |
| Pages | 352 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781609456894 |
| Dimensions | 8.2 X 5.3 X 1.1 inches | 0.8 pounds |
About the Author
Maurizio de Giovanni's Commissario Ricciardi books are bestsellers across Europe, having sold well over one 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.
Antony Shugaar's translations for Europa Editions include For Grace Received by Valeria Parrella, Everybody's Right by Paolo Sorrentino, Fabio Bartolomei's Alfa Romeo 1300 and Other Miracles, and Margherita Dolce Vita by Stefano Benni.
Reviews
★ "Giovanni once again showcases his characters' humanity as he delicately balances humor and pathos, following the subtle changes in the lives of the ragtag collection of misfits who comprise the officers of the Pizzofalcone precinct while never losing sight of the mysteries to solve. This is a treat for fans and newcomers alike."--Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
"A crackling good crime yarn...juicy, with a thick Italian accent."--Kirkus Reviews
"De Giovanni is a veteran of mystery writing who displays his expertise with an ease that makes the narrative flow joyfully and without pause. It is pure pleasure in printed form."--Eric Boss, MPIBA
Praise for Maurizio de Giovanni
★ "Funny, poignant...De Giovanni is a master of the witty, elegantly plotted fair-play mystery."--Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) on Puppies
"[de Giovanni] illustrates that Naples is not only made up of camorra and mandolins, but also of the desire for commitment and redemption, for hidden beauties, and the capacity for hospitality and dignity."--CrimeReads on Puppies
"De Giovanni is a smart and skillful plotter, but his novel's strength is its compelling cast of colorful characters, cops, and criminals [...] As the plots and subplots are connected and interwoven in Puppies, [De] Giovanni [develops] an insightful and compassionate commentary on society's strays, the left out, and the left behind."--Mystery Scene on Puppies
"Engrossing...Colorful, fully drawn characters and several intriguing subplots help propel the plot to a satisfying resolution."--Publishers Weekly on The Bastards of Pizzofalcone
"This series of Italian noir [is] filled with passion and danger that you'd expect from the dark side of Naples."--Inside Hook on Cold for the Bastards of Pizzofalcone
"In de Giovanni's novels, the detective story is just a pretext for exploring society's many facets. He illustrates that Naples is not only made up of camorra and mandolins, but also of the desire for commitment and redemption, for hidden beauties, and the capacity for hospitality and dignity."--Elisabetta Bolondi, Solo Libri
"A thoroughly enjoyable work. If you love Italy or if you just love a solid procedural, look out for Maurizio de Giovanni's books."--Mark Rose, Bookgasm on Cold for the Bastards of Pizzofalcone
"The police characters are flawed, lovable, and believable - you cannot but take to them.... Naples comes through loud and clear in the story."--Tripfiction on Darkness for the Bastards of Pizzofalcone
Earn by promoting books
