Zen Omnibus 'Ratking', 'Vendetta', 'Cabal by Michael Dibdin (Author)

ISBN: 9780571196395

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Faber Paperbacks, January 1, 1998

Paperback, 768 pages

The "Zen Omnibus" is a collection of three Aurelio Zen detective novels by Michael Dibdin: Ratking, Vendetta, and Cabal. Ratking features Zen investigating the impossible murder of a powerful industrialist, Vendetta has him probing a seemingly straightforward suicide that reveals a dangerous conspiracy, and Cabal delves into the world of a powerful, secret organization with ties to a powerful aristocrat's death. 

Detective Aurelio Zen is tasked with investigating the murder of a wealthy industrialist, Oscar Burolo, whose death is captured on his own top-security security cameras. The case leads Zen into a dangerous world of political intrigue and personal vendettas, where his own life is threatened.

Zen is sent to a remote village to reinvestigate a murder, which has the potential to trigger a political scandal. He faces pressure from both politicians and his superiors, but his focus is drawn to the Chief of Police's beautiful assistant, Tania. Meanwhile, a gangster seeks revenge on Zen, adding another layer of complexity to the situation.