The Traitor
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A superb conspiracy thriller set in Venice, from a Sunday Times bestseller.
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He died in the darkness, surrounded by friends. They found him at sunrise, on Venice's most popular beach.
His throat had been cut, his tongue removed. Captain Kat Tapo suspects a Masonic ritualistic murder. She knows the brotherhood won't give up its secrets to a policewoman - but she's determined she won't give up the hunt. She'll use all the allies she has: friends, lovers, hackers, spies.
But shocking truths about the case are about to come to light. And when they do, it will be a race against time to unlock the secrets of Italy's past - before Venice itself starts to burn...
This is the final novel in a trilogy of stylish and intelligent thrillers set in Venice from Jonathan Holt who, under the name J.P. Delaney , is also the author of the Sunday Times bestselling psychological thrillers The Girl Before and The Perfect Wife .
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Reviews for The Carnivia Trilogy:
'Genuinely thrilling... An illuminating portrait of a particular world' Literary Review .
'Tense and mind-bending' Daily Telegraph .
'Breathtaking... A truly haunting glimpse into a mysterious shadow world' New York Times .
'Impressive... Venice is a magnificent backdrop for a story of secrets and lies' Daily Mail .
'A cracking, upmarket thriller... A rare entertainment for the thinking deckchair reader' Saga Magazine .
What readers are saying about The Carnivia Trilogy:
'Superb - an exciting tale involving people smuggling, the Catholic Church and US intelligence operatives... A compelling story which will appeal to readers who enjoy a mix of conspiracy theory and cover-up' Amazon Reader .
'An unravelling of several interconnected plot strands with action and twists that never stop, but at a deeper level Holt also engages with human rights and gender issues... This is a "can't put it down" novel' Amazon Reader .
'The detailed reconstruction of the setting in Venice is fabulous and is equalled both by characterisation and plot... Gripping and thrilling... and distressingly possible' Amazon Reader .
'Fabulously descriptive, intriguing, fast paced... A must-read for anyone who enjoys a good thriller that is well researched and excellently written' Amazon Reader .
'Fast paced, good characters and interesting mix of plot strands. Each book in the trilogy can be read as a stand alone, but reading all of them rounds off the story strands nicely' Amazon Reader .
Author: Jonathan Holt
Format: Paperback, 400 pages, 145mm x 228mm
Published: 2015, Head of Zeus, United Kingdom
Genre: Crime, Thriller & Adventure
Description
A superb conspiracy thriller set in Venice, from a Sunday Times bestseller.
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He died in the darkness, surrounded by friends. They found him at sunrise, on Venice's most popular beach.
His throat had been cut, his tongue removed. Captain Kat Tapo suspects a Masonic ritualistic murder. She knows the brotherhood won't give up its secrets to a policewoman - but she's determined she won't give up the hunt. She'll use all the allies she has: friends, lovers, hackers, spies.
But shocking truths about the case are about to come to light. And when they do, it will be a race against time to unlock the secrets of Italy's past - before Venice itself starts to burn...
This is the final novel in a trilogy of stylish and intelligent thrillers set in Venice from Jonathan Holt who, under the name J.P. Delaney , is also the author of the Sunday Times bestselling psychological thrillers The Girl Before and The Perfect Wife .
********
Reviews for The Carnivia Trilogy:
'Genuinely thrilling... An illuminating portrait of a particular world' Literary Review .
'Tense and mind-bending' Daily Telegraph .
'Breathtaking... A truly haunting glimpse into a mysterious shadow world' New York Times .
'Impressive... Venice is a magnificent backdrop for a story of secrets and lies' Daily Mail .
'A cracking, upmarket thriller... A rare entertainment for the thinking deckchair reader' Saga Magazine .
What readers are saying about The Carnivia Trilogy:
'Superb - an exciting tale involving people smuggling, the Catholic Church and US intelligence operatives... A compelling story which will appeal to readers who enjoy a mix of conspiracy theory and cover-up' Amazon Reader .
'An unravelling of several interconnected plot strands with action and twists that never stop, but at a deeper level Holt also engages with human rights and gender issues... This is a "can't put it down" novel' Amazon Reader .
'The detailed reconstruction of the setting in Venice is fabulous and is equalled both by characterisation and plot... Gripping and thrilling... and distressingly possible' Amazon Reader .
'Fabulously descriptive, intriguing, fast paced... A must-read for anyone who enjoys a good thriller that is well researched and excellently written' Amazon Reader .
'Fast paced, good characters and interesting mix of plot strands. Each book in the trilogy can be read as a stand alone, but reading all of them rounds off the story strands nicely' Amazon Reader .
The Traitor