Suburra: Blood on Rome. Poster of the 2017 TV series and cover of the 2013 book, Suburra
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Suburra
Carlo Bonini, Giancarlo De Cataldo, 2013
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Daniele Cesarano, Barbara Petronio, 2017-2020

In 2008, a dispute over land in a coastal town near Rome escalates into a lethal conflict involving organized crime, unscrupulous politicians, and the Vatican.


Viaggio segreto. Poster of the 2006 movie and cover of the 2001 book, The Reconstructionist
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The Reconstructionist
Josephine Hart, 2001
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Roberto Andò, 2006

Marco discovers a suitcase that belonged to his father, who had disappeared during World War II. The suitcase contains a series of documents and letters that reveal the secret journey his father had taken with a mysterious woman during the war. Marco decides to follow his father’s journey and embarks on a trip to Eastern Europe, where he uncovers the truth about his father’s past and his own family history.


The Order of Time. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2017 book
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The Order of Time
Carlo Rovelli, 2017
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Liliana Cavani, 2023

A gathering of friends convenes annually at a villa to celebrate a birthday. However, this year, they uncover a troubling revelation: the world may be on the brink of its end, with only a few hours remaining.


The Poison Rose. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 2018 book
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The Poison Rose
Richard Salvatore, 2018
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Francesco Cinquemani, George Gallo, Luca Giliberto, 2019

Carson Phillips, a former football player turned private investigator, has a penchant for helping women in need. In a fashion reminiscent of classic detective stories, he accepts a seemingly straightforward case of a missing person, only to discover a complex and interconnected web of criminal activity, multiple suspects, and numerous dead bodies. To add to the complexity, he finds out that his long-lost daughter is the primary suspect.