The Shadow of the Leopard

A mysterious creature roams the heart of the Apennines. Ancient legends speak of a shadowy feline that dwells deep within the densest forests: the legendary Pard.

No one has ever come face-to-face with it, many doubt its existence, others have hunted it for years. In the Abruzzo National Park the evidence accumulates: killed animals, mysterious footprints, a speckled coat in the shadows of the woods… Park ranger Sandro Di Ianni begins to investigate the animal: an adventure that will take him into the depths, both of the forest and of himself. Five young inexperienced kids, volunteers at the Park, get involved in the painstaking search, as perilous as it is unforgettable.

• A moving zoological thriller set in Italy and Finland which reveals the secret life of a legendary animal
• A masterly mix of adventure, emotion and mystery