The Cause of All Fear

A bomb at the Vatican.A mutilated corpse at the Colosseum.A sniper's bullet – and that's just the beginning.Detective Luca Meroni is called to a dead body at the Colosseum only to be thrust into a deadly game spanning generations.As Meroni investigates, he uncovers a sinister plot that entangles British Intelligence, the Italian underworld, and secrets buried since World War II.But the deeper he digs, the more dangerous the truth becomes. To survive, Meroni must navigate shifting loyalties, confront the Camorra – and reckon with betrayal at the heart of his own family.Because the people he trusted most are hiding the darkest secrets of all.From war-ravaged Italy to the back alleys of modern Rome, The Cause of All Fear is a blistering thriller of deception, revenge, and the ultimate cost of unravelling the truth.When your world is a lie, ignorance is a curse … Toni Viola is a crime thriller author and a proud member of The Alliance Of Independent Authors (Alli), and the Crime Writers' Association (CWA).'Viola' was his Nonna's maiden name-an homage to his Italian roots. Toni's mother was born in a small village near Cassino, in southern Italy. The story she told of being hidden with her siblings inside wine barrels in an old pigsty during the German occupation of Italy, was the inspiration behind the original draft of The Cause Of All Fear.Meroni - The Rome Trilogy is a character-driven crime thriller series featuring Detective Luca Meroni: a failed footballer and disgraced undercover cop. Following a botched assignment in Bari, a series of brutal investigations in the Eternal City test Meroni's loyalty, resilience, and fractured grip on reality. A gripping series for readers who crave edgy thrillers and relish the dark pulse of international crime noir.Andiamo!