Mafia, a secret society and the world's greatest treasures all converge in James Twining's all new jaw-dropping thriller featuring reformed art thief Tom Kirk

It begins with a young man hanging from the Ponte Sant' Angelo Rome, his pockets weighed down with lead whilst the current of the river below slowly tightens the noose around his neck.

Meanwhile, in Las Vegas, retired art thief Tom Kirk is asked by an old friend to investigate a case involving the theft of a long lost Caravaggio painting. When tragedy strikes Tom is left holding a blood-soaked body.

Back in Rome Art Protection Squad officer Allegra Damico has been called to the Parthenon where a second body has been found, It begins with a young man hanging from the Ponte Sant' Angelo Rome, his pockets weighed down with lead whilst the current of the river below slowly tightens the noose around his neck.

Meanwhile, in Las Vegas, retired art thief Tom Kirk is asked by an old friend to investigate a case involving the theft of a long lost Caravaggio painting. When tragedy strikes Tom is left holding a blood-soaked body.

Back in Rome police Lieutenant Allegra Damico has been called to the Parthenon where a second body has been found, but this time the body is surrounded by mannequins. When a third body is found crucified upside down in the middle of the ancient forum Allegra realises there is a sinister link between the murders. Someone is staging famous Caravaggio paintings. Suspecting the detective leading the case is corrupt Allegra begins her own investigation.

Spurred on by grief and the desire to avenge the murder of his friend, Tom follows a trail to Rome where he finds Allegra piecing together a similar mystery. Before long they both find themselves submerged in a vast criminal conspiracy involving the police, politicians, the church and a secret society born of a pact between two Mafia families decades before.

About the Author

James Twining graduated from Oxford University with a degree in French Literature. He started writing after a brief career in investment banking and as an entrepreneur. James lives in London with his wife and two daughters.

Reviews

Praise for James Twining:

'Crackles along' Daily Mail

'James Twining knows how to grip' Times Literary Supplement

'The narrative is fast-paced and the result is highly entertaining' Peter Gutteridge

'If there's a better thriller this year I would like to see it' Jack Higgins

'Twining is a worthy successor to Forsyth, Follett, and Higgins. Highly recommended' Christopher Reich

'Far better stories and much better written than The Da Vinci Code, this series is crying out for either small or big screen treatment - Brilliant stuff!' www.booksmonthly.co.uk

'...if you loved The Da Vinci Code, this is for you!' Closer

Book Information
ISBN 9780007230433
Author James Twining
Format Paperback
Page Count 560
Imprint HarperCollins
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 300g
Dimensions(mm) 178mm * 111mm * 34mm