The Palio

About the Book

Wildly enjoying the success of his first production, playwright David Musante sees his reckless life in the fast lane come crashing to the ground following a bizarre bust-up on New Year’s Eve in New York City. Hoping somehow to put his life and career back together, David flees the bright lights of Manhattan on an impulsive trip to Europe.

Unfortunately, his irresponsible ways continue and after leaving a trail of misbehavior from London to Lazio, he ends up virtually penniless in Rome. Desperate for money, an extreme lapse in judgment suddenly finds David as the prime suspect for the murder of one of Italy’s most prominent social figures.

Set against a marvelous European backdrop, this astonishing debut shows us how a person’s life can be flipped upside down almost instantaneously. The Palio is a riveting journey into the world of mystery, circumstance and suspense, all topped off with a truly shocking conclusion bound to leave the reader stunned.

About the Author

Ariya Scolamiero was born in Boston. He is currently working on his next novel, The Autumn Division.