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Santa
Je suis Anne-Marie MACARI, Corse jusqu'au plus profond de mon coeur, et fière de l'être. Dans ce petit village Corse, Conca, vit Toussaint Albertini. Ancien pêcheur et figure locale, il a sauvé, il y a douze ans, un jeune homme, sur le GR20, d'une mort atroce. En Corse, les morts côtoient les vivants. Les ancêtres ne sont jamais loin. L'honneur et le silence sont les fondements de Toussaint, de ces Corses où, traditions, respect et honneur, rudesse et profondeur, font vivre la Corse éternelle. Cette terre est leur vie, les eucalyptus veillent sur l'honneur des hommes. Ceux qui vivent en Corse, vivent la Corse, ils aiment ce territoire à en mourir. Pas de pardon, pas de compromis, le pacte d'honneur doit écraser les pires turpitudes, à n'importe quel prix. Toussaint va emprunter le terrible chemin de la culpabilité, de la rédemption. Seule la mort peut apaiser ceux qui crient du fond de leur tombe... Santa est l'histoire de la Corse, celle que les Corses aiment à en mourir. C'est un thriller au suspense intense mené de main de maître par l'auteure
208 pages, Paperback
Published May 30, 2026
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Anne Marie Macari
12 books2 followersAnne Marie Macari is an American poet. Her most recent book is She Heads Into the Wilderness. Her first book won The APR/Honickman First Book Prize in Poetry.
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August 31, 2026
Santa immediately caught my attention with its atmospheric Corsican setting and the sense that the past is never truly buried. The story of Toussaint Albertini, an old fisherman carrying the weight of something that happened years ago, gives the novel a strong emotional foundation.
I especially liked the way Corsica feels like more than just a backdrop. Its traditions, family ties, silence, pride, and complicated sense of honor seem woven into the story itself. There is a real feeling of place here, and it gives the suspense a distinctive character.
The themes of guilt and redemption also add depth to what could otherwise be a straightforward thriller. Toussaint is forced to confront difficult memories and consequences, while the presence of those who came before creates an almost haunting atmosphere.
What makes Santa particularly intriguing is the combination of mystery, family history, old wounds, and a powerful sense of justice. The story promises tension while also exploring what people are willing to do when honor, loyalty, and buried secrets collide.
A compelling choice for readers who enjoy atmospheric thrillers with strong settings, emotional stakes, secrets, and a distinctly Corsican identity.
I especially liked the way Corsica feels like more than just a backdrop. Its traditions, family ties, silence, pride, and complicated sense of honor seem woven into the story itself. There is a real feeling of place here, and it gives the suspense a distinctive character.
The themes of guilt and redemption also add depth to what could otherwise be a straightforward thriller. Toussaint is forced to confront difficult memories and consequences, while the presence of those who came before creates an almost haunting atmosphere.
What makes Santa particularly intriguing is the combination of mystery, family history, old wounds, and a powerful sense of justice. The story promises tension while also exploring what people are willing to do when honor, loyalty, and buried secrets collide.
A compelling choice for readers who enjoy atmospheric thrillers with strong settings, emotional stakes, secrets, and a distinctly Corsican identity.
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