The Blue Demon (Nic Costa 8)
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`The Italian-based mysteries featuring detective Nic Costa have enabled David Hewson to carve out a prominent position in the crime fiction genre. And rightly so: his thoughtful plots and excellent characterisation are a formidable combination. The Blue Demon - volume eight in the Costa series - finds Hewson at the top of his form.'
--Yorkshire Evening Post --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
--Yorkshire Evening Post --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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Murder and mystery set in Rome. The eighth in the Nic Costa series.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have read all of David Hewson's books in the Nic Costa series and once again Hewson scores with a real winner and page turner.
All my favorite characters are back. I cannot help but give City of Fear 5 stars. Note to those who may read the review complaining about the author's so called political leanings -trust me this is a book filled with history and mystery and not a political statement.
All my favorite characters are back. I cannot help but give City of Fear 5 stars. Note to those who may read the review complaining about the author's so called political leanings -trust me this is a book filled with history and mystery and not a political statement.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I have read a great many of David Hewson's novels, set in Italy. This one was not one of his best, the characters were not so well defined and the plot was rather unlikely and convoluted. It was very readable, but it did not engage me as much as some of his other books have done.
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I doubt I would ever have considered reading this title had it not been for the Italy in Books Reading Challenge for 2011. Thrillers and mysteries are a genre I do not read a great deal of although I have a few authors of this genre I enjoy. In fact I usually only read this genre if it is one my husband has read and recommends to me. This was the case with this one and also to be honest I was hunting around our bookshelves for something set in Italy for the final book of the challenge. So although this title would maybe not be my first choice I did find it a good read and the fact that it was set in places I am familiar with added to the interest considerably.
With mainly Italian characters, lots of references to Italian history, art and culture, use of Italian and familiar places how could I fail to enjoy this novel. Having visited some of the Etruscan tombs in this region it was fascinating to read a novel weaved around the legacy of the lost race of the Etruscans. The storyline is complex with many twists and turns and will keep you guessing right to the very end.
The story commences with the kidnapping of a government minister and his driver murdered, just days before an important conference with leaders of the G8 in Rome. When a ritual murder takes place, performed it seems by someone dressed as The Blue Demon from Etruscan history. It is then that Detective Nic Costa suspects that a twenty year old case where a mysterious group committed a series of crimes in the style of the infamous Blue Demon of Etruscan history was never really solved. The group has reformed and are planning attacks on Rome with devastating consequences. Old Etruscan myths, conspiracy and murders old and new are all part of the investigation.
Well worth reading if you are not only a lover of all things Italian but enjoy a good mystery.
With mainly Italian characters, lots of references to Italian history, art and culture, use of Italian and familiar places how could I fail to enjoy this novel. Having visited some of the Etruscan tombs in this region it was fascinating to read a novel weaved around the legacy of the lost race of the Etruscans. The storyline is complex with many twists and turns and will keep you guessing right to the very end.
The story commences with the kidnapping of a government minister and his driver murdered, just days before an important conference with leaders of the G8 in Rome. When a ritual murder takes place, performed it seems by someone dressed as The Blue Demon from Etruscan history. It is then that Detective Nic Costa suspects that a twenty year old case where a mysterious group committed a series of crimes in the style of the infamous Blue Demon of Etruscan history was never really solved. The group has reformed and are planning attacks on Rome with devastating consequences. Old Etruscan myths, conspiracy and murders old and new are all part of the investigation.
Well worth reading if you are not only a lover of all things Italian but enjoy a good mystery.
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The Blue Demon
Another great book by David Hewson with all the usual plot characters together once more. Loved the way it kept me guessing to the end
Published 7 days ago by E. Samuelson
Balm to the literate soul
David Hewitt continues to provide what is rapidly becoming a rarity these days - a novel that is well written - backed with good research and above all a STORY. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. V. Stanley
Great comeback title
Having had a disappointing offering prior to this title, it was clear to a number of Hewson fan's that he'd have to do something special to re-establish the connection that readers... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Gareth Wilson - Falcata Times Blog
Back in the groove
After the disappointing Dantes Numbers Hewson is back where he knows best: Rome and the Italian provinces. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Dee man
Complicated story of political intrigue mixed with mythology
I have enjoyed David Hewson's previous books in his Rome Series, of which this is the eighth. His hall-mark style is to link a modern police investigation to some historical event,... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Bluebell
After 7 great books in the series, you have lost me.
After 7 great books in the Nic Costa series, you lost me on page 97 of The Blue Demon. The gratuitous political view that "spooks" from NATO including the US could be responsible... Read more
Published on 8 May 2010 by J. Cerone
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