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Autopsy of a Saint

Dr. Aris Thorne's scientific analysis of the blood of San Gennaro reveals a truth that shatters a six-century-old miracle.

★★★★★ 5.0 on Amazon

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★★★★★

“Once I started reading I couldn’t put it down!”

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“Adrian Corso hasn’t just written a mystery; he’s crafted a visceral, poetic descent into the intersection of grizzly crime and religious fervor.”

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★★★★★

“I read it in two sittings and I’m already thinking about reading it again. Just trust me.”

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The Lukas Von Mainz Thrillers

Four books. One epic journey through the shadows of medieval Europe.

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Book One

The Wolves of Rome

★★★★☆ 4.2 on Amazon

A blacksmith’s quiet life in the Suburra is shattered when papal soldiers violently breach his forge, drawing unlikely allies into a hidden war beneath the ruins of the Eternal City.

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Book Two

The Byzantine Cipher

Diplomatic envoy Lukas Von Mainz must steal the lethal secrets of Greek Fire from 10th-century Constantinople before it’s too late.

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Book Three

The Library of Córdoba

In 976 AD, a scholar-caliph dies. As a brutal succession crisis erupts, Lukas must navigate the treacherous politics of al-Andalus and infiltrate the fabled Great Library.

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Book Four

The Iron Frontier

Alone in the Terra Slavorum, Lukas must investigate a brutal conspiracy along the empire’s eastern border before a dying emperor’s succession is lost forever.

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Adrian Corso, historical thriller author

About the Author

Adrian Corso writes historical thrillers set in the shadows of empires, where diplomats become spies and the past hides lethal secrets. Drawing from deep research into medieval power struggles, forgotten wars, and lost civilizations, Adrian’s novels plunge readers into worlds where survival depends on knowing who to trust.

When not writing, Adrian can be found researching the next great story setting, hunting down obscure historical details, or simply enjoying a quiet evening with a good book and a glass of wine.

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