Andrea Camilleri—the father of Commissario Montalbano died today aged 93. May he Rest In Peace, I will be always grateful for the great company his books provided me with. His books were constant companions during my summer vacations, and always added in my suitcase for my trips–they are not too thick–perfect for traveling.

Camilleri once said:

“When you are born, they give you an indecipherable ticket, inside which all your future is written.

Diseases, success, failure, important meetings, everything is written there. Even the day and time of your death “.

Addio Andrea Camilleri