Ahmet Ümit’s New Book "Five Days in Rome" Meets Readers
The crime writer's latest work focuses on theatrical murders taking place in Rome, historical ties, and musician killers.
Renowned crime fiction author Ahmet Ümit has released his 27th book, "Five Days in Rome". The work explores the adventures of detectives from the Berlin Homicide Bureau in Rome and a series of chain murders.
Release and Subject of the New Book
Master crime fiction writer Ahmet Ümit's 27th book, "Five Days in Rome", has met with readers. Hitting the shelves on October 1st, a day after the author's birthday on September 30th, the novel recounts the story of Yıldız Karasu and Tobias Becker from the Berlin Homicide Bureau.
Theatrical Murders in Rome
Yıldız Karasu and her assistant Tobias Becker are sent to Rome for a month as part of an Interpol project. On April 21st, the anniversary of the founding of Rome, two male bodies covered in rose-scented powder and positioned in a fetal posture are found in the Tiber River.
The Philosophy of Extraordinary Killers
The novel features three extraordinary killers—a cellist, a violinist, and a pianist—who were educated at the Paris Conservatory. These musician killers give street concerts in Rome and, from a nihilistic perspective, believe that killing bad people is not unethical.
Historical and Political Elements
In the novel, Ahmet Ümit includes historical ties extending to the Ancient City of Aphrodisias. While the story of Zoilos, who was taken to Italy as a slave and became the favorite of Emperor Augustus, forms the backbone of the novel, the work also contains political crime fiction elements.