"Gripping. Atmospheric. Based on true events." In the ancient grove of Nemi, nestled by a volcanic lake near Rome, the body of a woman is discovered—at the very site where the most important temple of a forgotten goddess once stood, and where two bizarre ships of the infamous Emperor Caligula were unearthed. Those ships were mysteriously destroyed in 1944. Now, decades later, their fate seems inextricably linked to a modern-day murder. History doesn't always tell the truth. And sometimes, the truth kills. Join Professor Cariello on a breathless hunt for a killer and long-buried secrets in this fact-based historical thriller set against the haunting backdrop of Italy's ghostly Lake Nemi—a place shrouded in myth, legend, and dark history. For readers who love suspense, Roman history, and the atmospheric thrill of Italy's ancient mysteries. "An atmospheric and intelligent thriller rooted in real events." "As suspenseful as Dan Brown, with richer historical detail." "Expertly crafted with gripping prose and unforgettable twists."