**I received an ARC of this story for an honest review**Elizabetta is a student of archeology, trying to get more permission to work on a wall in some catacombs in Rome. She's denied permission from the Vatican. Suddenly her boyfriend is gunned to death, also injuring her. Ten years later, Elizabetta has become a nun and a teacher. Her old professor comes to her to once again to work on the same catacombs. At first, she says no but then finds out she is being ordered to. After many twists and turns, Elizabetta's life is put into peril, but for another nun's scream. Her brother, a police officer in the Vatican, feels she's not safe, so she returns to her father's home. As the story goes on, her whole family is pulled into the mystery of the catacombs. The book goes back and forth from around the death of Christ to present time, making it a bit confusing, if not annoying. I felt it would have been much better read if the historical parts had been in a prequel novella. Elizabetta was a very likable character, as was the rest of her family. I did find it weird the way she was pulled back in. I had thoroughly enjoyed Library of the Dead and when I caught sight of The Devil Will Come while visiting my local bookstore I couldnt wait to get started reading. Unfortunately for the me the jury is still out - there were parts of the novel especially relating to Ancient Rome and Nero which I read avidly - but as a whole I was disappointed. The ending possibly leaves open the chance a second book but I will give that a miss. Next time round I will catch up with Will Piper !
What do You think about Il Marchio Del Diavolo (2011)?
Such a good book, great fast pace and the surprise ending was shocking!
—vidya
