Pulvis et umbra

"Pulvis et umbra" is a novel by Antonio Manzini published in 2017. The book follows the story of Rocco Schiavone, a police chief who investigates a seemingly unimportant murder case that leads him to uncover secrets about a mysterious property owner and the involvement of the secret services. Alongside this investigation, Schiavone must also track down his friend Enzo Baiocchi, who is on the run from an assassin. The book has been well-received by critics and readers alike, and its Italian title translates to "Dust and Shadow" in English.