On July 11, 1982, Elisa Sordi was beautiful. Commissario Michele Balistreri was fearless. Italy was victorious.
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"The Deliverance of Evil is a remarkably dark thriller which starts against the backdrop of Italy winning the World Cup in 1982 and concludes in 2006 just as they are about to be victorious again. A vicious murderer who first struck twenty-four years earlier is waiting to kill again. The author combines the plotting and pace of international crime with the poise and prowess of literary fiction, striating the narrative with topical political insight"--Ali Karim, Shotsmag
"The Deliverance of Evil is one of the most unusual (and successful) recent thrillers."--Antonio Gnoli, La Repubblica
"[Constantini] delivers compelling drama... the gripping strength of the novel lies in its passionate portrayal of a corrupt and criminal Italy, from seedy traffickers to the Vatican."--Marcel Berlins, The Times
"[A] tale of personal and political corruption, expediency and revenge engages... Costantini has created a fascinating protagonist, first seen as a thirtysomething womaniser with fascist sympathies, and then as an older, sadder and wiser man, bent on making amends for past mistakes."--Laura Wilson, The Guardian
"[A] commanding debut thriller.... Costantini spins a politically charged, Machiavellian tale of fiendish complexity."--Publishers Weekly
"Utterly compelling"--Peter May, author of The Blackhouse
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"Rich with fascinating political history, filled with brilliant psychological insight, and a nonstop thriller... Bravo!"--Jeffery Deaver, The October List
"Readers can immerse themselves in la dolce vita as Costantini's charismatic detective, Commissario Michele Balistreri, solves a complex mystery centered on the nature of evil.... Costantini tells an engrossing story of corruption and revenge, until near the end, when he kills off all the suspects, leaving little doubt as to the identity of the murderer."--Anna Creer, The Sidney Morning Herald
"In his debut Costantini has proven himself an absolute master."--Antonio D'Orrico, Corriere della Sera
A relentless killer scars Rome for two decades, leaving its unique signature on its victims and pursuers.
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