The Pyramid of Mud

In The Pyramid of Mud, the twenty-second Inspector Montalbano mystery by Andrea Camilleri, relentless rains lead to severe flooding in Vigàta, setting a grim backdrop for a puzzling homicide. As Montalbano investigates the death of Giuglù Nicotra, he uncovers connections to the world of public spending and the Mafia, with lingering questions about Nicotra's motives. The story weaves environmental upheaval with a complex criminal investigation, keeping readers engaged with its intriguing developments.