The Picture Box: A Historical Mystery

The Picture Box is the story of an American descendant of a well-known Croatian family and his journey back to his homeland and the mysteries he has yet to discover.

“Dreams, the stories the mind tells during certain stages of sleep, are believed to result from reliving life experiences. But for Darlo Dimitric, his dreams always brought back memories of the homeland he left behind.”

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Reader's Testimonials

"The story drew me right in and was captivating from page 1!"

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Phil Bolos

A mystery that spans the globe

The Picture Box: A Historical Mystery by Carlo Armenise is a short read the focuses on a Croatian man who leaves the United States to go back to Croatia to solve a mystery he has been presented with. The story begins with Dario Dimitric living in Croatia but having dreams of becoming a famous singer in the United States.

Grady Harp

Are you saying my grandmother stole priceless paintings from Hitler?’

Author Carlo Armenise has written for television and film as well as short stories and novels. His books to date – FOOTSTEPS N THE DARK, SAM RAZOR PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR: THE BLOND WITH THE BAD NOSE JOB, and now THE PICTURE BOX. His genres – horror, comedy, and drama.

john Lafronz

The story drew me right in and was captivating from page 1!

I have read another of Mr. Armenise's entitled Sam Razor, Private Detective, which I thoroughly enjoyed --The Picture Box, however, was a totally unique experience! Fast moving, and hard to put down. The characters were developed quickly, and I felt as if I knew them.

Debby Bunn

I started reading this short story and could not put it down!

So many of us love to go on vacation and see the world… many of us have not travelled since the COVID hit the world in 2020. I wish that I could somehow let these former globe travelers know that this book can give you the experience of a trip to a fabulous Croatia by the Adriatic Ocean…

Lorenza Seldner

Croatia -never stranger to conflict

Dario, a Croatian singer, has one dream: to become famous in America. As his homeland erupts in conflict, and his parents die in a tragic accident, Dario relies on her grandmother for support and advice.

Albert

A very entertaining mystery novel.

A beautiful and well-developed mystery novel that focuses on Dario, a Croatian man who dreamed of becoming a famous singer in the United States and who, at the least expected moment, war breaks out in his home country and he is drafted as a soldier.

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Ultimate World

Book Review: The Picture Box

Carlo Armenise's "The Picture Box: A Historical Mystery" is a compelling narrative that masterfully blends the past and present, unraveling a tapestry of family secrets, cultural heritage, and long-buried mysteries.

Jithendra Jithu

Happy reading

If you’re searching for a quick yet captivating read that seamlessly blends history with a gripping mystery, look no further! The Picture Box: A Historical Mystery by Carlo Armenise is an absolute gem.

Joi Review

Must read book for my audience

The Picture Box is a poignant novel that explores themes of displacement and identity through the lens of immigration. The narrative centers on Dario, a Croatian whose life is upended when his parents flee the turmoil in Croatia for France.

Janvi Santwani

Book Review: The Picture Box

The Picture Box immediately intrigued me with its premise—a mysterious journey into the past of a well-known Croatian family. The story follows an American descendant who embarks on a journey back to his ancestral homeland, unraveling long-buried secrets along the way.