The provincial world of 14-year-old Maria is shattered by a gruesome execution. Being a witness will force her into an unbreakable bond with one of the murderers. Amid brutal murders, bloody revenge, and desperate escapes across Europe and not only, Maria and her family must come to terms with a past that connects two clans in search of “justice.”
The female author, who uses a male pseudonym, weaves a noir-style thriller with various aspects drawn from real life. Having resided in an Italian region with a profound mafia presence for many years, the author has had the chance to witness firsthand the private dimensions of the mafia world, which are seldom depicted on screen.
The book was originally written in German and then translated into Italian. The author herself translated it into English.
The follow-up book is currently being translated as well.