About the Author

Damian Dibben's novels have been translated into twenty-seven languages and published in over forty countries. His series The History Keepers was an international publishing phenomenon. Dibben originally trained as an artist and scenic designer before becomnig an actor and screenwriter. He lives on London's South Bank with his partner Ali and their dogs Dudley, Daphne and Velvet. The Colour Storm is his second novel to explore seismic events of the past, whose influence and power can be felt to this day. His first, Tomorrow, was published to critical acclaim in 2018.

Reviews

A glorious, exuberant summer read. Dibben's triumph is the character of Zorzo, a buoyant, loveable guide to the grandeur and the dangers of Renaissance Venice
*The Times*

Ravishing, addictive, knife-sharp, ambitious, and singing with detail. A compelling thriller that takes us to the heart of sixteenth century Venice where the world's most famous painters compete to win the greatest commission of their lives. There is so much to think about and relish. Not simply the story itself - with all its glorious twists and turns - but the search to express ourselves. A celebration of art and a hymn to colour.
*Rachel Joyce*

An engaging thriller and a compelling exploration of an artist's obsession with love and colour
*Sunday Times*

The Colour Storm takes readers on a thrilling, murderous journey through the serpentine waters of High Renaissance Venice as one of art history's most gifted but often overlooked painters - Giorgione - searches for love, fame, and, most importantly, colour. Written with language as vibrant as a Giorgione masterpiece, The Colour Storm is for lovers of art, Italy, and page-turning plot
*Stephanie Storey*

A story filled with intrigue and secrets as well as colour, Damian Dibben's new novel is filled with vivid descriptions . . . very rich in atmosphere and tone that keeps you wanting to read more
*Love London Love Culture*

A terrific book . . . Absorbing, exciting and, dare I say it, colourful. An original tale told beautifully
*A. D. Swanston*

Art and ambition, love and obsession all come into play in this compelling and spellbinding tale set in Renaissance Venice
*STYLIST*

Hugely evocative, it's a love story, it's a thriller, it's a fantastic page turner
*Sophie Haydock, author of THE FLAMES*

A rich and rousing tale of art, love, rivalry and obsession in Renaissance Venice
*Chloë Ashby, author of WET PAINT*

An intoxicating story about an incredible period in history
*SUN*