The Bastards of Pizzofalcone – Maurizio de Giovanni

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The Bastards of Pizzofalcone by Maurizio de Giovanni is a gripping hardboiled crime novel set in the gritty streets of Naples, following a team of detectives with troubled pasts who are determined to make a fresh start. The Pizzofalcone precinct, newly reformed after corruption scandals, is thrust into chaos when a high-profile murder shakes the city. Inspector Giuseppe Lojacono, nicknamed “the Chinaman,” leads the investigation, joined by a colourful and dynamic team, including his partner Aragona, the ambitious “Serpico,” and others with their own quirks and dark histories. Known for his masterful storytelling, de Giovanni offers a thrilling glimpse into Naples’ criminal underworld, bringing to life the complex personalities of both the criminals and the cops who hunt them.