{"product_id":"caravaggio-and-the-mark-of-stefano-impellitteri-9798245673721","title":"CARAVAGGIO and the MARK OF CAIN","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA historical thriller where art, occultism, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eand the secrets of immortality collide.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMan has always been drawn to the Devil.\u003cbr\u003eNot to evil, but to the Devil.\u003cbr\u003eAnd Caravaggio knew this well... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat if the greatest and most violent painter of the seventeenth century had discovered how to cheat death precisely through that abyss? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter the international success of Botticelli's Inferno, Lorenzo returns in a new, dark historical thriller that will take you into the seediest recesses of the mind, and into the secret rooms of occult Orders. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE MYSTERY\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThroughout history, the powerful have sought relics. Hitler was obsessed with the Holy Grail. Spanish explorers chased the Fountain of Youth. And many others besides. Immortality.\u003cbr\u003eBut what if the key to eternity lay instead in the Mark of Cain, the biblical sign that condemns and at the same time protects from death? What if that mark were hidden in Caravaggio's paintings, in plain sight for centuries? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE STORY\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLorenzo is no longer the man he once was. The investigation into Botticelli has left him hollowed out, a penniless painter dependent on medication. But the past comes knocking. Swallowed up by a sect convinced that Merisi encoded immortality in his works, Lorenzo is forced into a manhunt through Rome, Naples, and Sicily. He must decipher Caravaggio's brutal \"realism\" to uncover a truth that calls into question everything we believe about God, about life... and about the Devil. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHY READERS LOVE THIS SERIES\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you are looking for a novel that blends the adrenaline of a thriller with the depth of a historical novel, this is your next read. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMORE THAN A NOVEL, A DOSSIER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo superficial inventions. The plot is woven from rigorous historical documentation. Caravaggio's escapes, his trials, the Knights of Malta, it is all real. Fiction merely fills the gaps left by History. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eART THAT COMES ALIVE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will discover hidden details in The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist and David with the Head of Goliath that will forever change the way you look at a painting. It is like having a magnifying glass pressed to the canvas and a gun to your temple. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAN INTELLECTUAL CHALLENGE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten for those who love deciphering codes, for readers who seek the depth of Umberto Eco combined with the relentless pace of the modern thriller. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \"BROKEN\" PROTAGONIST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLorenzo is not a superhero. He is a cynical, wounded artist, a modern man battling ancient demons. Perfect for readers who love psychologically complex characters. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNOTE FOR NEW READERS: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHERE TO BEGIN?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis novel is a self-contained thriller. The investigation into Caravaggio begins and ends here. However, Lorenzo's descent into hell began earlier.\u003cbr\u003eLorenzo has a past. The scars he carries, and the reason for his descent, have their roots in the Renaissance. If you want to fully understand the protagonist's psychological evolution and avoid spoiling unforgettable twists from the first book, we recommend starting with the opening chapter of the saga.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBOTTICELLI'S INFERNO\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn enigma among the lost panels of the Divine Comedy and Medici Florence. Available now on Amazon. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHAT READERS ARE SAYING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \"An author who doesn't just tell a story, but teaches you to look at art with different eyes.\"\u003cbr\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \"Lorenzo is an incredible character. In Caravaggio, his descent into darkness is mesmerizing.\"\u003cbr\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \"If you love Dan Brown for the pace but crave the culture and historical depth of Umberto Eco, you've found your series.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMan is drawn to the Devil. And you, are you ready to look into the dark? Scroll up and buy Caravaggio and the Mark of Cain now.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stefano Impellitteri\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798245673721\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/26\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 442\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.12lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.90d","brand":"Stefano Impellitteri","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48447292375295,"sku":"9798245673721","price":15.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9a0cca4d-e0b4-43e6-a631-179a8a9a6533.jpg?v=1777230137","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/caravaggio-and-the-mark-of-stefano-impellitteri-9798245673721","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}