Nostalgia for Blood

A chilling thriller that became a worldwide sensation and a bestseller in 15 countries, based on the real story of Italy’s first serial killer, Vincenzo Verzene, and its analysis by psychiatrist Cesare Lombroso. This thriller is perfect for fans of Donato Carrisi.

The events unfold in modern Lombardy, where a terribly mutilated body of a young woman is discovered. Investigators suspect it is the work of a cult, but an experienced crime journalist, Marco Bezana, and his trainee, Ilaria Piatti, offer a different, more terrifying version. Their suspicions are confirmed when they find the next victim.

In the 19th century, the same story plays out with journalist Giacomo Cacca, who investigates the torn-apart body of young Giovanna. At first they thought it was a wolf, but the wounds were too horrific, and a strange pattern of pins pointed to human involvement. Could the story be repeating itself after one hundred and fifty years?