Book Review: "Medusa"

Medusa, by Michael Dibdin, is a murder mystery, a suspense novel, and a look at political struggle and conspiracy.

It begins with the discovery of a soldier's body in an Italian Alps military tunnel. After the body is recovered, it is mysteriously taken from the hospital's morgue. The Army is nervous and obviously hiding something so the Ministry of the Interior jumps at the chance to air some of the Army’s dirty laundry. Detective Zen works through the maze of Italy’s powerful, corrupt and violent political agendas to uncover Operation Medusa and solve the murder mystery.

This book did a good job of keeping my interest in the plot. I kept turning the pages to see what was going to happen next. However, I didn't connect with the characters. Perhaps because of the writing style or Latin sensibility, I also struggled with the use of some of the words.

One final note. The book was borrowed from the Country Inns lending library. What a great idea! Borrow it from one inn and return it to another.