“New York’s crime world and gay scene converge in this compulsively plotted mystery, where long-held secrets refuse to stay buried. Carocari delivers a strong debut that’s equal parts thrilling and heart-felt.”

“BLACKOUT is a gripping debut from an exciting new author to watch. Carocari had me turning pages long into the night — prepare for an electric read.”

“In a stunning debut from Marco Carocari, dark secrets from the past envelope Franco DiMaso after witnessing a murder. He goes from unreliable witness to prime suspect and nothing is as it seems. A gripping, well-plotted, page turning read.”

“What a terrific debut! I highly recommend BLACKOUT for anyone who loves a good mystery, delightful characters, and bustling New York in the background.”

“In his debut novel, BLACKOUT, Marco Carocari takes a number of familiar crime fiction tropes and skews them ever so slightly, thereby breathing new life into each of these familiar constructs, and ultimately leading readers to a fresh and unique conclusion. This is an author to keep your eye on.”

“BLACKOUT is Rear Window meets the dating app. Marco Carocari’s impressive debut gives readers an unrelenting thriller, with twists and turns you won’t see. A fearless and unflinching portrait of corruption, past and present, and a poignant journey of a son trying to understand the father he never knew. Turn on the lights and read Blackout into the night.”

“A captivating language, pointed dialogue and fine humor - Marco Carocari’s debut novel is convincing on all levels.”

“This book is character and story-driven, and if you want a thrilling story with engaging characters, you will LOVE this book! I’m looking forward to more from this author!”

“Tried and true crime narratives sing when offered to the reader from the perspectives of traditionally underrepresented characters. Blackout, Marco Carocari’s debut, serves as further proof of this thesis. A loving homage to American crime dramas, Carocari refreshes well-worn tropes by placing a resourceful and empathetic gay character at the center of a gripping story.”

“BLACKOUT is a well-conceived story arc and excellent narrative structure. The characters are well-defined and the voices in dialogue are distinct. Engaging from the starting hook to the well-wrought wrap. Kudos!”