A Season for the Dead – David Hewson

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A Season for the Dead by David Hewson is the gripping first novel in the Nic Costa series, set against the backdrop of Rome’s dark history and the intrigue of the Vatican.

When Sara Farnese, a Vatican scholar, uncovers an ancient connection to a series of brutal murders, she finds herself in the killer’s crosshairs. Each death seems to symbolize a martyr’s sacrifice, and the police are left scrambling to piece together the chilling puzzle. Detectives Nic Costa and Marco Rossi are called in to investigate, navigating the maze of Vatican secrets and deadly conspiracy. As Sara becomes increasingly entangled in the web of violence, Costa and Rossi must act quickly before she becomes the next victim.

With tension rising and danger at every turn, A Season for the Dead is a heart-pounding, atmospheric thriller that will keep readers on edge until the final page.