May the Wolf Die

A Mystery Novel by Elizabeth Heider

Subgenres:

Crime Fiction,
Organized Crime,
Italy

Published 2024

Length 368 pages

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Italian mysteries tangled with organized crime and U.S. military secrets
Female detectives haunted by family ties to the city they serve
Sun-soaked settings that contrast with dark, twisty investigations

Publisher Description

A New York Times Best Crime Novel of 2024 • A Washington Post Best Mystery of 2024 • A Publisher's Weekly Best Book of 2024

For readers of Jane Harper, a gripping mystery set in Italy, following a female detective haunted by her family's past and tasked with untangling the city's organized crime and the modern U.S. military presence there.

Nikki Serafino is enjoying the sunset from her boat in her beloved port city of Naples, Italy, when she discovers the body of a man in the warm waters of the bay. An investigator working as the liaison between local police and American troops, Nikki is certainly no stranger to violence and organized crime, but this case grows complicated when the victim turns out to be a U.S. Navy captain stationed at the nearby military base—and the autopsy reveals foul play.

As she delves into the case, another body is found and Nikki must face connections linking the murders to her own complicated history as a daughter of Naples. Smart and steeped in sun-soaked Italy, this propulsive mystery is the perfect summer binge read.

with Elizabeth Heider

“ I’m drawn to authentic characters who are capable, deeply feeling, and often damaged by broken systems. My work explores power, corruption, loyalty, and the cost of seeing clearly. ”