Ovni 78 is a psychedelic novel set in Italy at the end of the 1970s, during a period marked by the kidnapping and assassination of Aldo Moro, the state of emergency, the spread of heroin use, and a massive surge in UFO sightings. In this atmosphere of social and political upheaval, the story follows several characters: Milena Cravero, an anthropologist studying UFO enthusiasts; Martin Zanka, a former journalist turned best-selling author on archaeoastronomy; and Vincenzo, a former heroin addict who seeks refuge in a commune near the mysterious Quarzerone mountain. Around the disappearance of two explorers in the forest, a whirlwind of fascinating stories and eccentric characters emerges, including a witch, a clandestine record dealer, and a fascist posing as a beatnik. This vast, ensemble novel blends historical facts with fiction and political thriller elements, offering a captivating reflection on Italy in the 1970s and its impact on the present.