About the book
“The novels of Andrea Camilleri breathe out the sense of place, the sense of humor, and the sense of despair that fills the air of Sicily.” —Donna Leon
When an elderly man is stabbed to death in an elevator and a crewman on an Italian fishing trawler is machine-gunned by a Tunisian patrol boat off Sicily's coast, only Montalbano, with his keen insight into human nature, suspects the link between the two incidents. His investigation leads to the beautiful Karima, an impoverished housecleaner and sometime prostitute, whose young son steals other schoolchildren's midmorning snacks. But Karima disappears, and the young snack thief's life—as well as Montalbano's—is endangered, the Inspector exposes a viper's next of government corruption and international intrigue.
Editions of The Snack Thief
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780670032235
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780142004739
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780142003497
- EBook
- ISBN 9781440623349
Read an Excerpt
“The novels of Andrea Camilleri breathe out the sense of place, the sense of humor, and the sense of despair that fills the air of Sicily.” —Donna Leon
When an elderly man is stabbed to death in an elevator and a crewman on an Italian fishing trawler is machine-gunned by a Tunisian patrol boat off Sicily's coast, only Montalbano, with his keen insight into human nature, suspects the link between the two incidents. His investigation leads to the beautiful Karima, an impoverished housecleaner and sometime prostitute, whose young son steals other schoolchildren's midmorning snacks. But Karima disappears, and the young snack thief's life—as well as Montalbano's—is endangered, the Inspector exposes a viper's next of government corruption and international intrigue.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Snack Thief about?
“The novels of Andrea Camilleri breathe out the sense of place, the sense of humor, and the sense of despair that fills the air of Sicily.” —Donna Leon
When an elderly man is stabbed to death in an elevator and a crewman on an Italian fishing trawler is machine-gunned by a Tunisian patrol boat off Sicily's coast, only Montalbano, with his keen insight into human nature, suspects the link between the two incidents. His investigation leads to the beautiful Karima, an impoverished housecleaner and sometime prostitute, whose young son steals other schoolchildren's midmorning snacks. But Karima disappears, and the young snack thief's life—as well as Montalbano's—is endangered, the Inspector exposes a viper's next of government corruption and international intrigue.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Snack Thief?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction
Where can I read a sample of The Snack Thief?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780670032235
Is The Snack Thief part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series An Inspector Montalbano Mystery
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Snack Thief?
Andrea Camilleri
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Snack Thief is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780670032235) and paperback(ISBN 9780142004739) and paperback(ISBN 9780142003497) and ebook(ISBN 9781440623349)
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