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The Cold Summer

By Gianrico Carofiglio
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The Cold Summer by Gianrico Carofiglio weaves an intricate tale set in southern Italy during the sweltering summer of 1992. It follows Marshal Fenoglio, who is deep in the investigation of a series of shocking mafia-related crimes. The narrative intertwines the personal and the criminal against a vivid backdrop of societal tension, crafting a gripping exploration of justice and humanity.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate meticulously crafted crime dramas set in Italy, filled with intrigue and moral complexity. This gripping narrative invites you into the world of a determined detective navigating the intertwined challenges of law and personal conviction. It's perfect for readers who relish a mix of suspense, legal drama, and cultural richness.

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War is raging in southern Italy in the early nineties: anti-mafia judges are being killed in roadside explosions; dead criminals, the victims of internecine warfare, are littering the streets; and the police have no idea who is fighting whom.

Maresciallo Pietro Fenoglio, an officer of the Carabinieri, must contend with the gang war while his marriage falls apart. When the young son of a mafia boss is found dead, and the suspected killer agrees to collaborate with the authorities to bring down the Apulian mafia, it seems like justice will prevail. But the mystery of the boyโ€™s murder must still be solved, leading Fenoglio into a world of deep moral ambiguity, where the prosecutors are hard to distinguish from the prosecuted.

Inspired by a true story, The Cold Summer is Carofiglioโ€™s most hard-hitting novel yet.

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Gianrico Carofiglio's The Cold Summer elevates the crime fiction genre with its insightful exploration of human nature, according to Jeffery Deaver. The Washington Post describes it as both exacting and contemplative, while Kirkus Reviews praises the protagonist Fenoglio for his philosophical depth and resilience. The LA Review of Books highlights the book's detailed portrayal of criminal organizations, going beyond clichรฉs, and the Evening Standard appreciates its vivid depiction of contemporary southern Italy, positioning the story as more than just a Mafia versus cop thriller.

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ISBN: 9781925603866

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 September 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Contributors:

  • Translated by Howard Curtis
  • Translated by Howard Curtis

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 352

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Gianrico Carofiglio Literary Fiction Penguin Books Police Procedural

About the Author

Gianrico Carofiglio is one of Italyโ€™s bestselling authors. He was previously a member of the Italian senate and an anti-mafia prosecutor in Bari. His books have sold more than five million copies in Italy and have been translated into twenty-seven languages.

Howard Curtis has translated more than sixty books from French, Italian and Spanish. He lives in London.

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