Savage Kiss: A Novel

Roberto Saviano returns to the streets of Naples and the boy bosses who run them inSavage Kiss, the hotly anticipated follow-up toThe Piranhas, the bestselling novel and major motion picture

Nicolas Fiorillo and his gang of children--hisparanza--control the squares of Forcella after their rapid rise to power. But it isn't easy being at the top.

Now that the Piranhas have power in the city, Nicolas must undermine the old families of the Camorra and remain united among themselves. Everyparanzinohas his own vendettas and dreams to pursue--dreams that might go beyond the laws of the gang. A new war may be about to break out in this city of cutthroat bargaining, ruthless betrayal, and brutal revenge. Saviano continues the story of the disillusioned boys of Forcella, theparanziniready to give and receive kisses that leave a taste of blood.

Saviano'sGomorrahwas a worldwide sensation, andThe Piranhas, called "raw and shocking" byThe New York Times Book Review, captured readers with its tale of raw criminal ambition, told with "openhearted rashness" (Elena Ferrante).Savage Kiss, which again draws on the skills of translator Antony Shugaar, is the latest thrilling installment from the brilliant Italian novelist.