A Known Evil (Detective Michael Rossi Crime Thriller Series, Book 1)

Aidan Conway

Mar 2018 · Detective Michael Rossi Crime Thriller Series Book 1 · Sold by HarperCollins UK

About this ebook

‘A rich and compelling crime thriller’ Adam Hamdy

A serial killer stalks the streets of Rome...

A gripping debut crime novel and the first in a groundbreaking series, from a new star in British crime fiction. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin.

‘An intelligent, taut, stunner of a debut ... Twists and turns aplenty in this complex, cleverly plotted crime thriller’ Deborah Masson

A city on lockdown.
In the depths of a freakish winter, Rome is being torn apart by a serial killer dubbed The Carpenter intent on spreading fear and violence. Soon another woman is murdered – hammered to death and left with a cryptic message nailed to her chest.

A detective in danger.
Maverick Detective Inspectors Rossi and Carrara are assigned to the investigation. But when Rossi’s girlfriend is attacked – left in a coma in hospital – he becomes the killer’s new obsession and his own past hurtles back to haunt him.

A killer out of control.
As the body count rises, with one perfect murder on the heels of another, the case begins to spiral out of control. In a city wracked by corruption and paranoia, the question is: how much is Rossi willing to sacrifice to get to the truth?

Ratings and reviews

Michael Rossi is a compelling protagonist—sharp, determined, and haunted by his past, making his pursuit of justice both personal and professional. The plot is full of twists and turns, with layers of intrigue that gradually unravel in unexpected ways. With its well-drawn characters, vivid setting, and taut suspense, "A Known Evil" is a must-read for fans of crime thrillers.

A Known Evil was a gripping crime thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. Detective Michael Rossi is a fascinating character, and I was rooting for him the whole way through. The plot was full of twists and turns, and I couldn't predict what would happen next. If you're a fan of crime fiction, I highly recommend checking out A Known Evil.

I have never given a book a bad review before but I found A Known Evil difficult to enjoy. It reads as though the author kept a thesaurus open the entire time. The plot was convoluted with too many threads that just didn't tie together well.

About the author

Aidan Conway was born in Birmingham to Irish Parents and has been living in Italy since 2001. He holds an MA in Irish Writing from Queen’s University Belfast and has been a bookseller, a proofreader, a language consultant, as well as a freelance teacher, translator, and editor for the United Nations FAO. He is currently an assistant university lecturer in Rome, where he lives with his family. A Known Evil is his first novel.