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Valerio Evangelisti

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Forreaders of science and historical fiction, fans of dark gothic tones, italian literature enthusiasts, and seekers of cross-genre narratives.
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The Profile

Valerio Evangelisti (1952–2022) was an Italian novelist and essayist from Bologna, best known for the Nicolas Eymerich series, launched with the Urania Award–winning "Nicolas Eymerich, Inquisitore" (1994). His work blends science fiction, historical narrative, and gothic elements.

Created the character of the Dominican inquisitor Nicolas Eymerich; won the Urania Award for the first Eymerich novel; developed cross-genre narratives mixing SF, gothic, and historical research; authored the Metal cycle (including "Metallo Urlante", "Black Flag", "Anthracite"); wrote notable novels like "Cherudek", "Tortuga", and "One Big Union"; passed away in 2022.

Four reviews explore Evangelisti’s cross-genre worlds: the apocalyptic depth of Cherudek, the historical-adventure grit of Tortuga, the dystopian Metal cycle in Metallo Urlante, and the labor struggles of One Big Union. Critics highlight rigorous history blended with SF, gothic shades, psychoanalysis and alchemy. Overall tone is enthusiastic and reflective, with substantial praise for his innovation in Italian fantastic literature.

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