The City of the Living

“This documentary thriller is psychogeography at its most perceptive, an insightful socio-economic analysis of Italy – and an attempt to understand what human beings are capable of doing to each other and to themselves.” * Anna Aslanyan, Financial Times *
"Literature at its best – literature that breathes life into the facts of reality." * Domenico Starnone, author of Ties and Trick *
"An absorbing study of the banality of evil." * Kirkus Reviews *
“Make no mistake: this is a novel of modern Rome in all its beauty and flaws, and having its roots in true life makes it even more powerful. I was both transformed and appalled.” * Maxim Jakubowski, Crime Time *
“Outlining the decay of the human psyche with a historic city in the background, The City Of The Living builds to a climactic moment.” * Buzz Magazine *
“I don’t think it’s possible to praise this book enough.” * CrimeReads *
“A chilling account of a true crime…. it reads like a gripping novel, to the point where you’ll need to remind yourself that this is a real story…. For those who enjoy true crime, crime fiction, or want to learn more about Rome’s seedier side, The City of the Living will undoubtedly capture your attention.” * West Words Reviews *
"Reading some books can be an experience as extreme as the story they tell... This is the case with Nicola Lagioia’s The City of the Living." * La Repubblica *
"A magnificent panorama of Rome, dark and rotting." * Domani *