" The story claims he was martyred in Rockville, still trying to drive away from the angel scourge.

Of course, that's nonsense-he's never left the city. But that's where some of the superstitions about things like crosses and garlic come from. Father Marcellus used them so successfully. And angels don't trouble Volterra, so they must work.’ Her smile was sardonic. ‘It's become more of a celebration of the city, and recognition for the police force-after all, Volterra is an amazingly safe city.

‘The police get the credit. "

― , Nevaeh Hard to Let Go