"The Heat of August" is an exciting novel written by the famous Italian writer Andrea Camilleri. This book tells the story of a harsh, yet mesmerizing picture of summer heat in an urban city in southwestern Italy. The author masterfully inscribes despair, loss, love and hope into the picturesque canvas of the city through the adventures and feelings of the main characters. In "Heat of August", Camilleri reveals to the reader an urban atmosphere, full of unpredictable plot twists and unexpected decisions of the characters. This book captivates and keeps you in suspense until the last page, leaving at the end many questions and thoughts in the heart of everyone who boldly decides to plunge into the world of mysteries of "Heat of August".