[Alec Blume] says the wrong things repeatedly, alienates both loved ones and colleagues, and acts impetuously and often unwisely. An, yet, he cares about people . . . and he is a shrewd judge of and dangerously sympathetic toward human frailty . . . He is utterly fascinating, his human shortcomings mirroring our own and forcing us to root for him. If you're drawn to Andrea Camilleri's [Salvo Montalbano], you'll be equally hooked by Alec Blume.

Bill Ott, Booklist

Fitzgerald has created another gripping mystery featuring the irresistibly stubborn Blume . . . Readers cannot help but root for him . . . Fans of Donna Leon or Andrea Camilleri are bound to enjoy.

Shelf Awareness

Alec Blume is an inspired creation . . . a sly, sardonic loner who gives the impression of knowing Rome better than its natives.

The Guardian

[An] exciting series . . . If your readers loved Michael Dibdin's Aurelio Zen series, get them started on this one.

Library Journal (starred review)

Fans of international crime fiction will be happy to hear that [Alec Blume] is back . . . The Namesake is a one-sitting read.

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