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“In Camilleri’s amiable eighteenth mystery featuring Inspector Salvo Montalbano, the Sicilian policeman faces several unusual problems…Series fans and newcomers alike will relish Montalbano’s appetite for good food and beverages, his love of a quiet think, and his ability to turn the tables on the criminals—and his tormentors.” Publishers Weekly
“A thoroughly entertaining romp…Well done, Salvo; you’ve earned your plate of Sartù di Riso alla Calabrisa at Enzo’s trattoria.” Booklist
“Inspector Montalbano’s growing obsession with an alluring neighbor may be clouding his judgment as he pursues an elusive bomber…Brisk, biting, and cleverly plotted, Montalbano’s eighteenth is both droll and suspenseful.” Kirkus Reviews
“The novels of Andrea Camilleri breathe out the sense of place, the sense of humor, and the sense of despair that fill the air in Sicily.” Donna Leon, New York Times bestselling author
“There’s a deliciously playful quality to the mysteries Andrea Camilleri writes about a lusty Sicilian police detective named Salvo Montalbano.” New York Times Book Review