" New York Journal of Books "This series is distinguished by Camilleri's remarkable feel for tragicomedy, expertly mixing light and dark in the course of producing novels that are both comforting and disturbing." Booklist
The medieval monk digs for clues when a body is unearthed by a plow: “His detecting talents are as dazzling as ever” (Publishers Weekly).
Then Inspector Montalbano remembers the story from the Bible-Judas's betrayal, the act of remorse, and the money for the potter's field, where those of unknown or foreign origin are to be buried-and slowly, through myriad betrayals, finds ...
And when they died many ended up buried as paupers in Potter's Field. This book tells some of their stories, mostly true, written in verse and beautifully illustrated. The stories are sometimes sad, sometimes humorous, and often heroic.
and veil , and nailed her severe little pious eyes onto little Kay . “ What does our Father instruct us about forgiveness , Kay ? ” Sister Polly demanded , her hands on her virgin hips . “ That we should forgive others as He forgives us ...
Dr. Kay Scarpetta plunges into the murky depths of a ship graveyard to recover the very human remains of Ted Eddings, an investigative reporter.
"Ash McKenna is my favorite kind of hero, a tough guy romantic with a smart mouth and a dark past."—Chelsea Cain The final book in Rob Hart's acclaimed Ash McKenna series shows that Ash can go home again...but it might cost him everything ...
“It's unfinished business, Kay. I have felt this for a long time. You need to bury Mark James.” “Margaret, what has suddenly prompted this?” I was tripping over words again. “I know when someone is on the run.
While Dr Barber poured, Banks stood by the window and looked over the neat, clipped quadrangle at the light stone façades of the college. Barber passed them their drinks and lit his pipe. Its smoke sweetened the air.
The Body Farm / from Potter's Field / Cause of Death