{"product_id":"the-traitor-7","title":"Traitor","description":"\u003cp\u003eA superb conspiracy thriller set in Venice, from a \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller. \u003cbr\u003e********\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe died in the darkness, surrounded by friends. They found him at sunrise, on Venice's most popular beach. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis throat had been cut, his tongue removed. Captain Kat Tapo suspects a Masonic ritualistic murder. She knows the brotherhood won't give up its secrets to a policewoman – but she's determined she won't give up the hunt. She'll use all the allies she has: friends, lovers, hackers, spies. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut shocking truths about the case are about to come to light. And when they do, it will be a race against time to unlock the secrets of Italy's past – before Venice itself starts to burn... \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the final novel in a trilogy of stylish and intelligent thrillers set in Venice from \u003cb\u003eJonathan Holt\u003c\/b\u003e who, under the name \u003cb\u003eJ.P. Delaney\u003c\/b\u003e, is also the author of the \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling psychological thrillers \u003ci\u003eThe Girl Before\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Perfect Wife\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e********\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReviews for The Carnivia Trilogy: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Genuinely thrilling... An illuminating portrait of a particular world' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLiterary Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e'Tense and mind-bending' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaily Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e'Breathtaking... A truly haunting glimpse into a mysterious shadow world' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e'Impressive... Venice is a magnificent backdrop for a story of secrets and lies' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e'A cracking, upmarket thriller... A rare entertainment for the thinking deckchair reader' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSaga Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat readers are saying about The Carnivia Trilogy: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Superb – an exciting tale involving people smuggling, the Catholic Church and US intelligence operatives... A compelling story which will appeal to readers who enjoy a mix of conspiracy theory and cover-up' \u003cb\u003eAmazon Reader\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e'An unravelling of several interconnected plot strands with action and twists that never stop, but at a deeper level Holt also engages with human rights and gender issues... This is a \"can't put it down\" novel' \u003cb\u003eAmazon Reader\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e'The detailed reconstruction of the setting in Venice is fabulous and is equalled both by characterisation and plot... Gripping and thrilling... and distressingly possible' \u003cb\u003eAmazon Reader\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e'Fabulously descriptive, intriguing, fast paced... A must-read for anyone who enjoys a good thriller that is well researched and excellently written' \u003cb\u003eAmazon Reader\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e'Fast paced, good characters and interesting mix of plot strands. Each book in the trilogy can be read as a stand alone, but reading all of them rounds off the story strands nicely' \u003cb\u003eAmazon Reader\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32187101577299,"sku":"9781781853771","price":13.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781781853771_f06e87f4-1e03-4323-a6d3-24ce46645873.jpg?v=1780395354","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/the-traitor-7","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}