The Savage Shore, Paperback

In the remote wilderness of Italy's savage Calabrian coast, the 'Ndrangheta lurk. This ruthless Mafia is one of the richest and most powerful organized crime groups in the world. So why has the head of this feared mob, Lo Spettro, offered to turn state's witness?

Detective Nic Costa is sent deep into the mountains to infiltrate this Mafia family, but only blood relatives of Lo Spettro are welcome. With a new identity, Nic becomes one of their own. Absolute obedience to their orders is essential. One slip up will cost Nic his life, his team's lives and the entire investigation.

David Hewson is a former journalist with The Times, The Sunday Times and the Independent. He is the author of more than twenty-five novels including his Rome-based Nic Costa series which has been published in fifteen languages. He has also written three acclaimed adaptations of TV series The Killing.

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