Description
In nineteenth-century Boston, a series of brutal murders mirrors the gruesome torments described in Dante's Inferno, sending shockwaves through the city's intellectual elite. Four renowned scholars—experts in Dante's work—recognize the chilling literary parallels and band together to uncover the identity of a killer who appears to be recreating the Italian poet's vision of Hell itself. As they race against time to prevent further deaths, these academics must navigate the dangerous intersection of literature and reality, where knowledge of the classics becomes both their greatest asset and their deepest vulnerability. Matthew Pearl weaves together historical detail, literary intrigue, and psychological suspense to create a gripping mystery that explores how art and obsession can drive someone to unspeakable violence. This atmospheric thriller transforms the streets of Boston into a landscape of Dantean horror, where the pursuit of truth becomes as perilous as the crimes themselves.
Available Editions
paperback
Ballantine Books
Published Jan 1, 2006
ISBN: 9780345490384
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Details
First Published
2003
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Dante Club by Matthew Pearl.