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Start with The Lost Girls of Rome and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with The Lost Girls of Rome
Book 1 by Donato Carrisi • Published 2011
A forensic photographer grieving her husband’s suspicious death follows cryptic clues to Rome, where she collides with Marcus, an amnesiac priest‑investigator. Together they navigate a secret Vatican archive and a web...
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Marcus reading order
Ends with Il maestro delle ombre
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Book 1:The Lost Girls of Rome
Donato Carrisi • 2011
A forensic photographer grieving her husband’s suspicious death follows cryptic clues to Rome, where she collides with Marcus, an amnesiac priest‑investigator. Together they navigate a secret Vatican archive and a web...
- 2

Book 2:The Hunter of the Dark
Donato Carrisi • 2014
In Rome, a killer dubbed the Monster of Rome stalks couples and leaves ritualistic crime scenes that baffle police. Penitenziere priest Marcus and forensic analyst Sandra Vega join forces, using his uncanny eye for an...
- 3

Book 3:Il maestro delle ombre
Donato Carrisi • 2016
During a planned blackout in storm‑lashed Rome, a series of murders unfolds in the darkness. Amnesiac penitenziere Marcus and investigator Sandra Vega must read faint signs in the chaos to stop a killer whose plans ar...
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Marcus FAQ
What is the best order to read the Marcus series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Lost Girls of Rome.
How many books are in the Marcus series?
There are 3 books currently listed in the Marcus series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Marcus series?
New readers should start with The Lost Girls of Rome, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Marcus series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2011 to 2016.