In the Italian North, life can be murky, foggy, dank - and so can the crimes. Detective Soneri is a grizzled, battle-weary cop in the tradition of Wallander and Columbo. He's based in Ferarra, and is clearly attempting to srat out afresh after hard times. He's precise, he's measured, and he never seems to light that damned cigar! Excellent detective stories that are very true to their place in Italy.