He therefore concocts an elaborate ruse with Salvo, the kind of policeman with whom he knows he can do business, so that it appears as if he has been captured in a heroic gun battle. THE TERRACOTTA DOG begins with an old Mafioso, Tano the Greek (who is no more Greek than Salvo), unable to cope with the impersonal, modern criminal style, wants to retire - yet keep his face. In later books, these relationships and characters develop, providing even more depth and joy to a delightful reading paradise. There is also much rivalry between Salvo and his second in command Mimi Augello, and others in the team are little more than occasional players. In THE TERRACOTTA DOG, chronologically the second book, the hilariously linguistically challenged Catarella has been foisted on Salvo Montalbano's team of detectives by his nepotistic connections - although the baby-like, overenthusiastic man himself seems to be entirely innocent of this fact. No matter (though the publishers could have helped by noting the order). Despite my best intentions, I have managed to read the first few books in this wonderful Sicilian police series in the wrong order.
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