Nic Costa

In the shadowy labyrinth of modern Rome, where ancient history clashes with contemporary menace, Nic Costa, a relentless and introspective detective, grapples with a string of sinister murders that echo the long-lost works of Dante Alighieri. As the city’s beauty belies its dark underbelly, the series delves into the intertwining fates of Costa and a host of complex characters—a seasoned investigator haunted by his past, a cunning adversary who uses art and illusion as deadly weapons, and a city that hides unimaginable horrors beneath its cobblestone streets. Fueled by a quest for justice and his own need for redemption, Nic faces chilling mysteries that explore themes of guilt, revenge, and the moral complexities of good versus evil. Each installment, from "Dante's Numbers" to "The Blue Demon," lures readers deeper into a world where every clue is a brushstroke on the canvas of a grandiose yet menacing gallery, revealing a society teetering on the brink of chaos. With each haunting revelation, Nic Costa must race against time to unravel the truth, battling forces that are more insidious than he ever imagined. Can he piece together the puzzle before the city succumbs to its own fears? Or will Rome's darkest secrets consume him whole? Dive into the Nic Costa series, where every page is a step closer to a revelation that could shatter both the city and its detective.