The Fatal Touch (Commissario Alec Blume) - Hardcover

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<p>Alec Blume returns to action in this intricate and heart-pounding new novel. With the help of his associate Caterina, Blume is called to the scene of a death connected to a spate of muggings. Though the Carabinieri-military police-are trying to control the investigation, Blume, never one to bow to authority, pursues it his own way.<br><br>When it becomes clear that the victim is an art forger, enemies-and hidden treasures-begin to emerge. Relying on old friends and intuitions, Blume hurls himself into the center of the mystery, risking his job, his neck, and just about anyone who trusts him.<br><br>Immersed in its old-world setting and written with satisfying detail about inks and signatures and the tools of forgery, this is a riveting novel, with rich characters and a spectacular conclusion.<br><br>Conor Fitzgerald is the author of <i>The Dogs of Rome</i>, also featuring Commissario Alec Blume. He has lived in Ireland, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Italy. He has produced a current affairs journal for foreign embassies based in Rome, and founded a successful translation company. He is married with two children and lives in Rome. <br><br><b>Praise for <i>The Dogs of Rome</i>:</b> <br><br>"A sizzling-hot debut that deftly weaves together corrupt politicians, organized crime, and centuries-oldtradition."-<i>Entertainment Weekly</i><br><br>"Conor Fitzgerald is a class act ... a real find."-William Boyd</p>

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