The Taste of Datura

ABOUT The Taste Of Datura

An alluring affair in Napoli.

Nick seeks the value of an antique bracelet in his possession. He encounters Laura, an amateur medium cursed by uncontrollable visions. With Laura’s help, Nick closes in on the origin of his treasure. But as the word gets out, the quest puts them both in danger.

A noir-inspired story ensnared by mystery, myth, and murder; all under a watchful eye shadowing Italy’s vibrant city of Napoli.

Fiction. Noir. Crime.
ISBN (paperback): 9781735065441
ISBN (ebook): 9781735065458
Release Date: April 2, 2024
Publisher: Magnusmade
Distributor: Ingram

Interested agents may contact me.

IN STOCK AT InDEPENDENT STORES:

• Wellesley Books – Wellesley, MA
• Tatnuck Booksellers – Westborough, MA

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e-Book

• Apple Books
• Amazon Kindle
• B&N Nook
• Rakuten Kobo

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Global Retailers

• Amazon.ca _{– Canada}
• Waterstones _{– UK}
• Amazon.co.uk _{– UK}
• La Feltrinelli _{– Italy}
• Mondadori _{– Italy}
• Amazon.it _{– Italy}
• Thalia _{– Germany}
• Saxo _{– Denmark}
• Booktopia _{– Australia}
• Exclusive Books _{– South Africa}
• Kinokuniya _{– Singapore}

Will be available in English language only.
Contact me for Foreign Rights.

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BOOK CLUB STUFF

Below are resources for book clubs and readers.

Meeting

• Discussion Questions

Recipe

• Frittata di Spaghetti
• Parigina Napoletana
• Gattó di Patate

Cocktail

• The Brindisino
• Il Limonaro
• The Persuasive Professor M.
• el Marianito
• Il Leone Stregato

Playlist

• Playlist (Spotify)

Reviews & Awards

• Semi-Finalist: Chanticleer M&M Mystery and Mayhem for Cozy and Not-so-Cozy Mysteries
• Award: The BookFest^® Book Awards
• Read: 5-star review from Readers’ Favorite
• Read: 4-star reader review
• Read: 5 stars reader review
• Read: The AR Critique
• Listen: Mysteries To Die For podcast Toe Tag
• Read: “I was surprised and I loved that ending!”

A thrilling mystery that combines Italian history and international intrigue.
– Kirkus Reviews

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Press

• Author Talk on AbingtonCAM _{^{(January 2025)}}
• Citywide Blackout interview _{^{(April 2, 2024)}}
• Partners in Crime YouTube interview _{^{(April 3, 2024)}}
• Mysteries To Die For Podcast _{^{(April 5, 2024)}}
• Travel to Italy With These 5 Dangerously Good Thrillers – BookTrib ^{_{(April 8, 2024)}}
• Hott Books interview _{^{(April 9, 2024)}}
• Book List Shepherd.com ^{_{(April 15, 2024)}}

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Related BLOG POSTS

• 2024 Local Book Tour Completed (December 2024)
• BookFest® Awards (November 2024)
• Autumn Book Tour (August 2024)
• Summer Book Tour (June 2024)
• Book Tour (March 2024)
• Genre Switch (March 2024)
• La Feltrinelli Italy (January 2024)
• Cover Art Inspiration (Sept 2023)
• Mystery, Myth, and Murder (Sept 2023)
• My Noir-Ficiton Period (August 2023)
• Title Reveal & Inspiration (July 2023)
• Third Book Update (April 2023)
• Writing Update (April 2022)