The Cook of the Halcyon

In "The Cook of the Halcyon," the twenty-seventh Inspector Montalbano mystery by Andrea Camilleri, the detective investigates a mysterious ship called the Halcyon and a series of suspicious deaths linked to it. Amidst the intrigue surrounding the ship’s isolated presence and unusual features, Montalbano also faces personal and professional challenges during a trip to Genoa, threatening his position as head of the Vigàta police.