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The Day of the Owl

by Leonardo Sciascia, Anthony Oliver, Archibald Colquhoun
RM47.17 MYR
The Day of the Owl - Thryft
The Day of the Owl - Thryft

Sicilian mystery unveils the Mafia's ominous presence.

If you're into crime novels that offer more than just a whodunit, "The Day of the Owl" will intrigue you. It paints a vivid portrait of a society entangled with the Mafia, where silence is both a weapon and a shield. Bellodi's journey is an absorbing descent into a world where truth is a dangerous commodity. You'll find yourself navigating the shadowy corridors of power alongside him, questioning how deep the influence of the Mafia really goes.

The Day of the Owl

by Leonardo Sciascia, Anthony Oliver, Archibald Colquhoun
RM47.17 MYR
ISBN: 9781590170618
Authors: Leonardo Sciascia, Anthony Oliver, Archibald Colquhoun
Publisher: NYRB Classics
Date of Publication: 2003-09-30
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics: Mystery, Crime, Classics
Goodreads rating: 3.73
(rated by 13914 readers)

Description

A man is shot dead as he runs to catch the bus in the piazza of a small Sicilian town. Captain Bellodi, the detective on the case, is new to his job and determined to prove himself. Bellodi suspects the Mafia, and his suspicions grow when he finds himself up against an apparently unbreachable wall of silence. A surprise turn puts him on the track of a series of nasty crimes. But all the while Bellodi's investigation is being carefully monitored by a host of observers, near and far. They share a single to keep the truth from coming out.This short, beautifully paced novel is a mesmerizing description of the Mafia at work.
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Sicilian mystery unveils the Mafia's ominous presence.

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