Overnight Kidnapper

The Overnight Kidnapper is the twenty-third Inspector Montalbano mystery, where a woman is held up at gunpoint, chloroformed, and kidnapped, but released unharmed hours later. A third instance of this baffling overnight kidnapping has been reported, with no link between the attacker and the victims. Montalbano must use his logic and intuition to answer these questions before the kidnapper finds his next victim.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 14 October 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

The twenty-third installment in Andrea Camilleri's internationally acclaimed Inspector Montalbano series, "The Overnight Kidnapper," begins with a hectic morning that involves two cases of mistaken identity. Inspector Montalbano arrives at his office, eager to discover the source of the trouble that has been plaguing Vigàta this week. To his surprise, he uncovers an unsettling truth. A woman on her way home from work is held up at gunpoint, chloroformed, and kidnapped, only to be released unharmed and with all her possessions into the open countryside hours later.

Later that day, Montalbano receives a distressing call from Enzo, the owner of his favorite restaurant, informing him that his niece has recently been subjected to the same terrifying crime. Within a short period, a third instance of this baffling overnight kidnapping is reported. Montalbano, unable to find any connection between the attacker and the victims, is left puzzled as to the motive behind these fleeting kidnappings. He must employ all his logic and intuition to unravel this mystery and prevent the kidnapper from finding their next victim.

As the stakes rise, Montalbano must navigate through a web of clues and suspects, including a mysterious woman who seems to be connected to all three incidents. With time running out, Montalbano must act fast and use all his resources to solve the case before it's too late. "The Overnight Kidnapper" is a thrilling and suspenseful addition to the Inspector Montalbano series, showcasing the author's exceptional storytelling and ability to create complex and captivating characters.

Weight: 200g
Dimension: 130 x 196 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529047837