In time for Andrea Camilleri’s ninetieth birthday, the nineteenth installment of his irresistible New York Times–bestselling Inspector Montalbano Mystery series
 
Mystery lovers and armchair travelers alike adore Andrea Camilleri’s Inspector Montalbano series—four of his last five books were on the New York Times bestseller list.

A Beam of Light opens with the Minister of the Interior stopping off in Vigàta on the way to Lampedusa, where thousands of Tunisian immigrants have come ashore. Hoping to avoid the commotion, Inspector Montalbano takes refuge in the town’s new art gallery, where he meets its beautiful owner Marian and his commitment to his long-term girlfriend Livia wavers. But soon, a vicious attack spurs Montalbano to investigate a series of crimes—including assault, arms trafficking, and stolen works of art—culminating with an illuminating surprise.