Book description
Intrigue, terrorism, history, art, and the secrets of the Church collide in a relentless page-turning thriller.
"An elegant, twisty thriller in which a gay couple investigates a mysterious suicide in a scenic Italian hill town. It's not hard to imagine that this book could do for Orvieto what Midnight in…
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1 author picked Upon This Rock as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Upon This Rock is a compelling mystery set in the small town of Orvieto in Italy.
My husband and I had just been to Italy in June of 2023, and this twisting, compelling story brought me right back to that beautiful country in its descriptive narrative and fascinating story. As a mystery writer, I found this story intriguing, fascinating, and well-written, and the characters likable and real.
I carried the book with me everywhere I thought I might have the opportunity to read, if only a few pages; the gym, a car ride, to bed, and over my morning coffee,…
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