Pyramid of Mud

The Pyramid of Mud is the twenty-second Montalbano mystery by Andrea Camilleri, where a man is found dead in a sewage tunnel with a bullet in his back. The investigation leads Montalbano to the world of public spending and the Mafia, but he wonders if the victim was trying to tell him something.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 14 October 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

The Pyramid of Mud, the twenty-second installment in Andrea Camilleri's renowned Montalbano series, delves into a captivating tale of crime and mystery set in the picturesque town of Vigàta. The relentless rain that has plagued the town for days has resulted in devastating floods that have overwhelmed the Inspector's beloved hometown, leaving behind a vast expanse of mud. Amidst this dreary and gray backdrop, a lifeless body is discovered in a large sewage tunnel, its naked form bearing a bullet wound in the back. The initial investigation proceeds slowly and treacherously, but as Montalbano delves deeper into the case, he realizes that every clue he uncovers and every person he interviews is pointing him towards a single destination: the realm of public spending and, inevitably, the Mafia.

As the investigation gathers momentum, Montalbano confronts a nagging question that continues to haunt him: Was Giuglù Nicotra, in his peculiar and untimely demise, attempting to convey a vital message to him? The Pyramid of Mud sets the stage for the twenty-third gripping installment in the Montalbano series, titled "The Overnight Kidnapper." This installment promises to continue the thrilling journey of Inspector Montalbano as he navigates through the intricate web of crime and corruption, unraveling the secrets that lie hidden in the shadows of Vigàta.

Weight: 208g
Dimension: 129 x 196 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529047844