Darius Bakhtiar, chief of homicide in Teheran, is torn between his love for his country and scorn for the religious fanatics who maintain a stronghold on its citizenry as he investigates the recent murder of a young woman.
Joseph Koenig Livres
14 décembre 1907 – 1 janvier 1997
Joseph Koenig crée de la fiction hard-boiled avec une touche viscérale. Ancien reporter de faits divers, son œuvre plonge dans les réalités sombres des escrocs, des flics et des tueurs, souvent ancrée dans des paysages évocateurs et crus. Koenig explore le côté sombre et comique de diverses communautés, de la pègre ukrainienne de New York à l'isolement brutal du Vermont enneigé. Après une pause significative, il est revenu avec un mystère enlevé qui reflète son propre passé de journaliste pour des magazines de faits divers réels, démontrant sa capacité durable à tisser des récits pleins de suspense.
Floater
- 250pages
- 9 heures de lecture
Renowned author Lawrence Block shares his insights on the craft of fiction writing in this comprehensive essay collection. Drawing from his extensive experience, he explores various aspects of storytelling, offering practical advice and reflections that resonate with both aspiring and seasoned writers. Block’s engaging style and deep understanding of the writing process make this collection an invaluable resource for anyone looking to enhance their skills and appreciate the nuances of fiction.
Really the Blues
- 304pages
- 11 heures de lecture
Paris, 1941. American jazz musician Eddie Piron has lived in the city of light since before the war began. But Paris under occupation is not what it once was, and things are looking a lot darker for a man like Eddie. The great jazz artists of the day, like Django Reinhardt, are lying low or being swept away under the racial policies of the Nazis. But the SS has a paradoxical taste for the "negermusik" and their favorite gathering place is La Caverne Negre, where Eddie leads the band.One night the drummer for "Eddie et Ses Anges", an indifferent musician but an essential part of the band, disappears. When his body is found in the Seine the next day, Eddie becomes entangled in the murder investigation. He soon finds himself in the clutches of a mercenary intelligence broker who discovers why Eddie Piron is really in Paris—and what he's really hiding.
Wächter der Revolution - bk1155; Heyne Verlag; Joseph Koenig; pocket_book; 1997
