The Overnight Kidnapper
The Overnight Kidnapper by Andrea Camilleri is a mystery novel published by Penguin on February 5, 2019. This edition spans 272 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Inspector Salvo Montalbano as he navigates a series of unusual events, starting with a fight on Marinella beach that leads to an unexpected confrontation with the Carabinieri. Montalbano soon learns of a peculiar abduction case involving women who are drugged and released unharmed, prompting him to investigate further.
Readers will find Montalbano tackling not only the mystery of the abductions but also an arson case linked to a missing shop owner. As the plot unfolds, the connection between the abductions and the arson becomes increasingly complex, raising new questions and challenges for the inspector. The narrative features elements of traditional mystery and international crime, showcasing Camilleri’s signature style with quirky characters and crisp dialogue.
Official synopsis Publisher
“[Camilleri’s mysteries] offer quirky characters, crisp dialogue, bright storytelling—and Salvo Montalbano… a delightful creation, an honest man on Sicily’s mean streets.” —USA Today
The day gets off to a bad start for Montalbano: while trying to break up a fight on Marinella beach, he hits the wrong man and is stopped by the Carabinieri. When he finally gets to the office, the inspector learns about a strange abduction: a woman was abducted, drugged, and then released unharmed only hours later. Within a few days, the same thing happens again. Both women are thirty years old and work in a bank.
Montalbano also has to deal with an arson case. A shop has burned down, and its owner, Marcello Di Carlo, seems to have vanished into thin air. At first this seems like a trivial case, but a third abduction—yet again of a girl who works in a bank—and the discovery of a body bring up new questions.
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “The Overnight Kidnapper” about?
Who is the author of “The Overnight Kidnapper”?
When was “The Overnight Kidnapper” published?
What is the ISBN for “The Overnight Kidnapper”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
