The Other End Of The Line

"I read The Other End of the Line, Andrea Camilleri’s 24th Inspector Montalbano mystery novel, shortly before the prolific and beloved Sicilian author died in July at age 93. I’ve long been a fan of Camilleri’s crime series, but this novel – set against the backdrop of Europe’s migration crisis – struck me with its compassion and a strong moral force that couldn’t be more timely. After Camilleri died, I was heartened to learn that this story isn’t quite the end of the line. Camilleri wrote 27 Montalbano novels in Italian – so fans like me can hope for three more in translation."