Martin O'Brien crafts compelling narratives, notably through his Daniel Jacquot detective series and the high-octane thrillers penned as Jack Drummond. His writing is characterized by a rich, spicy style and an unmistakable relish for storytelling that plunges readers into thrilling plots. O'Brien's prose stands out for its fresh approach and his ability to construct captivating suspense. His works, translated into numerous languages, have garnered international acclaim.
In 1972 a gold bullion convoy is hijacked in Marseilles. An old friend and sometime lover of Jacquot's, Isabelle discovers that the years haven't lessened her longing for the maverick Marseilles cop, and that her feelings for him are far from professional.
Usually they come to nothing, but when friends and colleagues start turning up dead it soon becomes clear that someone from Jacquot's past has a score to settle and intends to see it through. When Jacquot discovers that he's in the firing line, he knows that unless he can track down the killer then someone he loves will pay the ultimate price.
As the trail of violence and corruption leads Jacquot back to the ancient seaport, with its bloody history of slave trafficking, another utterly shocking and unexpected murder sets the investigation galloping in a wholly new direction and Jacquot has to go undercover.
Daniel Jacquot is on the case again - this time in a Provencal village with a crime going back to the war
First in the Jaquot series, this is a gripping detective story filled with atmosphere, warmth and wit