Converging Parallels

“By far the best thriller to appear so far this year and I cannot truly see it being bettered . . . The atmosphere is electric and the writing is stylish yet tense.” —Punch Magazine

“Commissario Trotti is an inspired creation . . . As well as being an accomplished thriller, the story casts a stark light on the political corruption which is rife in Italy.” —The Sunday Times  

“In Converging Parallels, Timothy Williams combines a lament for a decaying society with a kidnapping case in a small, municipally proud, communist controlled Italian city . . . a bright new talent.” —The Guardian  

“You don't often get detectives as roundly and palpably portrayed as Trotti.” —Oxford Times

“A masterful work.” —Républicain (France)

“A wonderful picture of Italy during the time of the Red Brigades.” —Elle (France)

“Impressive debut of a sternly likable Italian policeman/sleuth . . . Shapely plot twists and muted, off-beat character portraits.” —Kirkus Reviews

“A gripping story, with skillfully humanized characters.” —Publishers Weekly

”A glimpse of authentic contemporary life in Italy. . . . [Converging Parallels] is clever and interesting.” —West Coast Review of Books

“The atmosphere is convincing, the characters vivid. . . . You will need your wits about you for this one, but it's worth it for its twists and turns and sombre north Italian background.” —Homes and Gardens “Full of atmosphere and suitably strange characters.” —South Bend Tribune

Praise for the Commissario Trotti Investigation series
"A delight.” —The Observer, "10 Best Modern European Crime Writers"  

"Subtle, tense and gripping.” —Val McDermid

“Commissario Trotti is clever and tough . . . His investigation is fascinating to an American reader because it offers insights into the Italian power structure, which is far more interesting than it is stable.” —Newsday   “Long live Trotti.” —Financial Times

“Breathtakingly good.” —Evening Standard

“Fans of dark-edged, politically textured Euro-mystery will want to keep track of Trotti’s adventures.” —Kirkus Reviews   “Stylish and excellent. Those who like Dibdin will eat it up.” —Lionel Davidson  

“Trotti himself is perversely lovable; totally dedicated but not without dark, self-deprecating humor.” —Booklist