When law student Giorgio meets philosophy student Francesco, he soon abandons law for poker scams, drinking, drugs, and sex. When Francesco manipulates him to take a "holiday" in Spain, Giorgio realizes just how completely he's forsaken his past. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Chiti of the Bari police tries to identify an elusive criminal who's been assaulting local women. Explicit descriptions of sex and violence, explicit strong language. Bestseller. 2010.