Roman Count Down (Rick Montoya Italian Mysteries Book 6)

Roman Count Down (Rick Montoya Italian Mysteries Book 6)

by David P. Wagner

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4.3 stars from 423 reviews

206 pages~3.4 hr readPublished by Poisoned Pen Press

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Perfect for you if...

  • You enjoy mysteries rooted in real places, where the city itself feels as important as the crime.
  • You like protagonists who are competent but flawed, making genuine mistakes while they learn their craft.
  • You want travel flavour and local texture woven through your plot, not sprinkled on top.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You prefer high-octane action and fast pacing over character development and atmosphere.
  • You need your detective heroes fully formed and confident from page one.
  • You'd rather skip cultural details and focus purely on solving the puzzle.

About this book

Rick Montoya moves to Rome to establish a translation business and deepen his connection to his Italian mother's heritage. He arrives with enthusiasm for exploring local food and wine. Rick's maternal uncle, Commissario Piero Fontana, is a Roman police officer who sees potential in involving his nephew in police work. Fontana recruits Rick to help investigate the murder of Count Umberto Zimbardi, a wealthy man known for entertaining friends and collecting oral histories from residents in the city's centro storico. The count is found dead on a bridge over the Tiber after returning from one of his interviewing sessions. As both a newcomer and amateur investigator, Rick struggles with inexperience and makes mistakes while learning to navigate Rome as a resident rather than a visitor. His investigation is further complicated by a woman who enlists him as a tour guide and the arrival of a college friend attempting to sell Argentine wine to the Vatican. Rome itself plays a significant role in the narrative. The novel combines travel elements with suspense, featuring food, drink, and local culture and landmarks throughout.

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