Ischia Is Burning

Ischia is Burning is a novel that originated from a screenplay written by the author at age twenty-five and was rediscovered after over thirty years. Set in 1986 on the Italian island of Ischia, the story follows four scientists who raise their children in a secluded Iron Age village while concealing a European environmental crisis. The narrative explores themes of control, history, and moral questions as the characters confront an emerging contamination event. The book preserves the original screenplay alongside a contemporary reflection, offering a layered look at the story's evolution.