Excursion to Tindari

An Inspector Montalbano Mystery

By: Andrea Camilleri

Narrated by: Grover Gardner

Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins

Publisher's summary

A young Don Juan is found murdered in front of his apartment building early one morning, and an elderly couple is reported missing after an excursion to the ancient site of Tindari - two seemingly unrelated cases for Inspector Montalbano to solve amid the daily complications of life at Vigàta police headquarters.

But when Montalbano discovers that the couple and the murdered young man lived in the same building, his investigation stumbles onto Sicily's brutal "New Mafia," which leads him down a path more evil and far-reaching than any he has been on before.

Solve another mystery with Inspector Montalbano.

©2000 Sellerio Editore (P)2009 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Camilleri is as crafty and charming a writer as his protagonist is an investigator." ( Washington Post)
"Montalbano is a delightful creation." ( USA Today)

The reader makes the story!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. It was interesting and fun/

Any additional comments?

I search through Audible for books read by Grover Gardener and was delighted to find that this is a series.

You Don't Solve These Mysteries, You Enjoy Them

Six books into this series, the town of Vigata and the cast of regular characters have become as familiar as the place I live and the people with whom I work. So far from breeding contempt, it makes every interaction—serious or humorous—that much more serious or humorous.

Another attraction, at least for me, is the way these stories are told. Rather than letting you fret about that clue you may have missed, Camilleri just wants you to follow along. You’re not going to solve the mystery, so instead you enjoy the characters, their interplay, and the loving descriptions of every meal Montalbano eats.

Now, almost a quarter century after this story was published, with the EU imposing abortion as a requirement for membership, the US making foreign aid contingent on its acceptance, and China harvesting organs from its 1.5 million detainees, the global medical horror show that resides at the heart of this mystery fails to shock as it might once have done. Nevertheless, that doesn’t detract from the excellence of the writing or Grover Gardner’s performance.

A great series

I have recently discovered this wonderful series based in Sicily. And now I can’t stop. Even though these books were written many years ago, the stories are fresh and very interesting. I am not overly impressed with the narration, however. Too reminiscent of Brooklyn. But still I listen because the characters are enjoyable and the plots are interesting. Bring on the next book.

Well braided mysteries

Sicily, situational-humor, verbal-humor, translated, family-dynamics, friendship, law-enforcement*****

What a complex mystery and their bureaucracy is as crazy as ours! The first murder looks like standard mafia stuff, then comes the disappearance of two pensioners. Sandwiched in between is bureaucratic nonsense and developments into the habits if the first victim that are stranger than most. As always, the team works together to get the job done and provide more than a few laughs. Great work by translator Stephen Sartarelli and by narrator Grover Gardner!

Excellent

This story kept my interest .from start to finish. Although written years ago, it examined a contemporary
Issue

The narrator is superb

And the characters wonderful as usual. I always enjoy wandering around in the world and mind of the inspector.

One of his best

Would you listen to Excursion to Tindari again? Why?

Funny, involved, and beautifully read.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Excursion to Tindari?

Interview with the ancient Mafia chieftan was a delight.

What about Grover Gardner’s performance did you like?

His various voices rang true to the characters.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Sicilian cut-ups cut down.

Another great read

Inspector Montalbano is one of my favorite mystery series. The lead character, Inspector Montalbano is very clever and very likable. His supporting cast are interesting and funny. The mysteries are entertaining and intelligent. If you love police procedural s with interesting twists, you will absolutely love this series.

Unbelievably good,!

This is one of my favorite mystery series. Great writing coupled with an excellent performance. You won't be disappointed.

very entertaining story

I enjoy it very much, interesting how the facts develop and the inspector got to his conclusion