Antonio Biggio

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What happens when a lifelong passion for storytelling meets a love for one of the world’s most iconic metal bands? Eddie Must Die is the explosive result—where mystery, music, and murder collide.

In a recent interview with Anna Cali for NapoliVillage, Antonio Biggio opens up about his journey as a writer, the birth of his Iron Maiden thriller trilogy, and what lies ahead.

On falling in love with writing:

Antonio’s passion began early: “At five, my mother taught me to read and write. Since then, writing has been my anchor, my escape, my way of making sense of the world.” From letters to poetry to novels, storytelling became a lifelong companion.

Why Iron Maiden? Why 1982?

The idea sparked while reading about protests against Maiden’s The Number of the Beast tour. “I thought: what if someone wanted to go beyond protest—wanted to eliminate the band?” Set in a gritty, tense London in 1982, Eddie Must Die begins as a gripping crime novel—but that’s just the start.

A Trilogy of Shadows and Sound

Eddie Must Die is the first volume in a fast-paced, high-stakes trilogy, followed by Eddie’s Grave and The Three Eddies’ Enigma. While the first is rooted in the crime genre, the series evolves into a dark web of espionage, Cold War secrets, and international intrigue—where Iron Maiden’s tour becomes the backdrop to a much larger conspiracy.

Music and Religion: The Two Pillars

Music drives the energy of the book, but it’s not just for fans. “Even readers unfamiliar with Maiden have loved the story,” Antonio says. As for religion: “To create real antagonists, I explored extremism—not just Islamic, but Christian too. It’s about how belief can be weaponized.”

What’s Next?

While new thrillers are in the works, Antonio is also drawn to historical fiction: “I want to blend intrigue and history—to create stories where the past and present collide in unexpected ways.”