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A review by carolsnotebook
The Taste of Datura by Lorenzo Petruzziello, Lorenzo Petruzziello
3.0
The Taste of Datura is set in Naples and does a fabulous job of bringing the city to life – the place, food, people, and some of the mythology. Nick is in Naples when he is contacted by a black-market dealer about a bracelet he has in his possession. Turns out there are several people interested in the bracelet, which makes Nick curious about its history and meaning. I was not in love with Nick. I didn’t quite understand what his profession was, if he had one. He’s resourceful and stubborn but has little common sense when pretty women are involved.
The book is fast-paced with plenty of action, violence, and tension. We’ve also got a touch of the paranormal, too, with Laura who is a medium. Her visions center around the bracelet and the people touched by it. She’s nice but a little too trusting for my taste.
The mystery here is why the bracelet is so important and who is willing to kill for it. I was surprised by the twist at the end and the epilogue was also a nice touch. It was a touch Indiana Jones with its historical artifact and race around the city, and in that it was a bit over the top.
The book is fast-paced with plenty of action, violence, and tension. We’ve also got a touch of the paranormal, too, with Laura who is a medium. Her visions center around the bracelet and the people touched by it. She’s nice but a little too trusting for my taste.
The mystery here is why the bracelet is so important and who is willing to kill for it. I was surprised by the twist at the end and the epilogue was also a nice touch. It was a touch Indiana Jones with its historical artifact and race around the city, and in that it was a bit over the top.