Lorenzo Petruzziello
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Lorenzo holds degrees in International Marketing and Economics with a background in global marketing for the entertainment and life sciences industries. He writes in his spare time, drawing inspiration from his frequent trips to Italy, his first dating back to his childhood summers. He is the author of 'The Love Fool' and 'A Mistake Incomplete'. 'The Taste of Datura' is Lorenzo’s third book.
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The Taste of Datura
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Fiction, Crime, Noir
An alluring affair in Napoli. Nick seeks the value of an antique bracelet in his possession. He encounters Laura, an amateur medium cursed by uncontrollable visions. With Laura’s help, Nick closes in on the origin of his treasure. But as the word gets out, the quest puts them both in danger. A noir-inspired story ensnared by mystery, myth, and murder; all under a watchful eye shadowing Italy’s vibrant city of Napoli. 
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A Mistake Incomplete
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Fiction, Crime, Noir
A noir-inspired caper set in Milan. An incompetent thief makes another attempt at burglary. A hopeless bartender struggles to manage her last patron. The pair reluctantly work together to figure out why a man they presumed dead may have returned, while a lonely tourist inadvertently gets in the way. 
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The Love Fool
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Fiction
A Rome-antic Comedy. Alex recently moved to Italy for an opportunity at a PR firm in Rome. His first client is the beautiful Danish chef Pernille Bjørn, a popular model, TV personality, and cookbook author just entering the booming televised cooking show market in Italy. Alex’s single minded-career focus is soon thwarted by Emily, an ex-girlfriend he hasn’t heard from in almost a decade. 
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