Crimini: The Bitter Lemon Book of Italian Crime Fiction

Italy's best crime writers present nine gripping, often darkly humorous short-stories with settings ranging from Milan to Palermo by way of Rome and even Guadeloupe. These brilliant tales do not feature psychopathic cannibals or obscure power-mad sects but ordinary criminals: a drug-addled cosmetic surgeon, inept blackmailers and various other low-lifes lusting after easy money.

“Praise for the novels previously published: "Ammaniti is one of Italy's most acclaimed younger writers. This carefully constructed thriller has cinematic ability to conjure detail."--The New Yorker "The new Italian word for talent is Ammaniti."--The Times "Sly and wittya labyrinth of corruption, false clues, vendettas-and delicious meals, all concocted by Camilleri."--The Observer”

Praise for the authors:'The Italy of Carlotto is a different world entirely, a dangerous setting for serious crimes committed by cruel men.' New York Times'Ammaniti has written a deft masterpiece without a false note.' Michael Dibdin'Camilleri writes with such vigour and wit that he deserves a place alongside Donna leon, along with the additional advantage of an insider's sense of authenticity.' Sunday Telegraph

Giancarlo De Cataldo, the editor of the anthology, wrote 'Romanzo Criminale' made into the eponymous widely praised film. Niccolo Ammaniti wrote the bestseller 'I'm Not Scared'. Andrea Camilleri wrote 'The Shape of Water' and other titles of the Inspector Montalban series.Carlo Lucarelli wrote 'Carte Blanche' and 'Almost Blue', among others.

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