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This book is a work of fiction. Any references to historical events, real people, or real locales are used fictitiously.

The translator would like to thank Martha Tennent Hamilton—who paid the price.

Translation by Lawrence Venuti
Original Title: L’oscura immensità della morte

Copyright © 2004 by Edizioni e/o
First publication 2006 by Europa Editions

All rights reserved, including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form.


Cover Art by Emanuele Ragnisco
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ISBN 978-1-60945-978-9 (US)
ISBN 978-1-60945-976-5 (World)