THE MONSTER OF FLORENCE. AN INVESTIGATION INTO A SERIAL KILLER

A shocking account of one of the most high-profile investigations in Italian history. A book that inspired Thomas Harris to write Hannibal. Discover the dark secrets of Florence and the obsessive investigation that became a monster itself.

• Fascinating analysis of the Italian justice system
• Detailed account of the investigation
• Engrossing like the best crime novel
• Keeps you in suspense from the first to the last page
• Disturbing story that really happened
• The authors themselves become part of the investigation

The Monster of Florence is a report that exposes the weaknesses of the Italian justice system and shows how an obsessive investigation can devour everything in its path. Douglas Preston and Mario Spezi, the authors of the book, provide a detailed account of the investigation, which began in 1974 and lasted for over a decade. During this time, a dozen people were brutally murdered in the Florence area, and the perpetrator, known as the Monster of Florence, was never found.

The book draws the reader into a labyrinth of rumors, false accusations and prosecutorial vendettas. The authors show how the investigation itself becomes a monster, ruining the lives of many people and leaving its mark on the entire city. Suicides, exhumations, alleged poisonings, spiritualist séances, court cases and false evidence are just some of the elements of this dark story.

Douglas Preston and Mario Spezi not only report on the course of the investigation, but become part of it themselves. Their involvement in the case makes the book even more engaging and disturbing. The Monster of Florence is a must-read for all lovers of true crime and crime novels.

Czarne Publishing presents a report that shook Italy and inspired one of the greatest writers of the genre. Discover the behind-the-scenes of the investigation, which still raises controversies and unanswered questions. See for yourself how easily the truth can be manipulated and how difficult it is to find justice in a world full of lies and secrets. The Monster of Florence is a book that will stay with you for a long time.

Authors: Douglas Preston, Mario Spezi, Kaja Gucio (translator). Edition: Czarne, 2023. Pages: 416. Format: 145x227 mm. Binding: hardcover.