Thieves of Hope

By Stefano Impellitteri

What would you do if a child asked you for help
...and no one believed you?

From an international author, finalist for the Premio Amazon Italia, comes a psychological thriller that will keep you turning pages until the very last one: Thieves of Hope.

Losing hope is like losing some of your warmth.
The colder the body becomes, the closer it is to death.

Newly relocated to the hills of Molise, Debora is trapped in a marriage drained of passion. Trying to reconnect with her husband, consumed by guilt, she buys a baby monitor to spy on him and understand why they've grown apart, but the device catches a stray signal, a terrified boy, locked in a dark room.
The authorities brush it off, but she cannot ignore what she has seen. Determined to uncover the truth, she launches a dangerous investigation that pulls her behind the respectable fa ade of a small southern village that would rather keep quiet than face reality.
Through flashbacks, mounting tension, and the neighborhood's unspoken code of silence, Debora is forced to confront not only the mystery around her, but the weight of her past. Because some truths cannot be uncovered without facing who you are.

Why read this book?
"Thieves of Hope" is a psychological thriller that blends suspense, emotion, and mystery into a gripping plot that explores:

- Secrets: In an Italian village that prefers silence to the truth.
- Inner conflict: Debora is not only facing a mystery, but her own demons.
- Evocative setting: Does Molise even exist? A journey through its hills, steeped in mystery and the neighborhood's unspoken code of silence, the perfect stage for a human and psychological drama.
- A shocking ending: Just when you think you've got it figured out, what's real turns out to be even more disturbing.

Perfect for readers who love:
- The psychological intricacy of Gillian Flynn and Paula Hawkins.
- Mysteries wrapped in the silence of small communities, as in Jo l Dicker's novels.
- Thrillers with twists that leave you breathless.

What early readers are saying:

5 stars: "A novel that keeps you awake until the early hours, impossible to put down."
5 stars: "Haunting atmospheres, complex characters, and an ending that leaves you speechless."
5 stars: "A small masterpiece of suspense and psychological introspection."

Don't let silence hide the truth.
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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GPLYS6JC
• ISBN13: 9798249236830
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"