I've long been a fan of detective novels and particularly of the "police procedurals" type. That's the one where the gallant, over-worked policeman sets out to solve the mystery and generally does so, despite the hindrances provided by his colleagues and the general public.
All in all, if you're a fan of the genre then this is a book (and a series) not to be missed.
{{amazontext|amazon=0571173470}} {{waterstonestext|waterstones=4267310}}We think you'll also enjoy [[River of Shadows: A Commissario Soneri Mystery by Valerio Varesi]].
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