Death in the Dolomites: A Rick Montoya
Italian Mystery
David P. Wagner
Poisoned Pen, Sep 1 2014, $24.95
ISBN 9781464202728
Translator Rick Montoya leaves Rome for a skiing vacation in Campiglio. However, when American banker Cameron Taylor vanishes
while also at the ski resort, Inspector Luca Albani, aware of Rick’s assistance
to the Tuscany police (see Cold Tuscan Stone), asks for his help. Rick agrees to join the inquiry as long as it
does not interfere with his R&R.
Several witnesses insist they saw Cameron head to the slopes, but
none including his sister recall seeing him return to the lodge. Meanwhile, someone wanting Rick to stay out
of the investigation, attacks him while he skis and a lookalike is stabbed. This plus the discovery of a corpse leads to
Rick taking the case more seriously as he wonders who gains from murder.
The second Rick Montoya Italian investigation is an engaging
whodunit though the Alpine cuisine supersedes the case and even the skiing. Even though the mystery is shortchanged for
much of the storyline by Rick’s vacation, Death in the Dolomites remains a well-written tale.
Harriet Klausner
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