"Hugo Marston, head of security for the U.S. Embassy in Paris, is under pressure to catch a killer when a young American woman is attacked at a historic Paris chateau and four paintings are stolen at the same time."--Provided by publisher
Mark Pryor Books
Mark Pryor crafts compelling mysteries that draw on his dual background as a former reporter and a current prosecutor. His novels are celebrated for their intricate plots, well-developed characters, and suspenseful pacing, often set against the evocative backdrop of Paris. Pryor masterfully blends sharp dialogue with chilling suspense, making his work a must-read for fans of intelligent thrillers.
Dominic
- 239 pages
- 9 hours of reading
"A Texas prosecutor with a lot to hide forms a conspiracy with two confidants to keep a snooping detective away from discovering the truth, even though the plot may involve murder"--
Hollow Man
- 271 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Combining thrilling entertainment with a deep psychological insight, this book presents a gripping narrative that captivates readers. Mark Pryor's writing delivers a sharp and engaging experience, ensuring it stands out in the genre. It's a compelling recommendation for anyone seeking both excitement and depth in storytelling.
"Winter 1940: With soldiers parading down the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Nazi flags dangling from the Arc de Triomphe, and the Eiffel Tower defaced with German propaganda, Parisians have little to celebrate as Christmas approaches. Police Inspector Henri Lefort's wishes for a quiet holiday season are dashed when the Gestapo orders him to investigate the disappearance of Dr. Viktor Brandt, a neurologist involved in a secret project at one of Paris's hospitals. Being forced onto a missing persons case for the enemy doesn't deter Henri from conducting his real job. A Frenchman has been beaten to death in what appears to be a botched burglary, and catching a killer is more important than locating a wayward scientist. But when Henri learns that the victim's brother is a doctor who worked at the same hospital as the missing German, his investigation takes a disturbing turn. Uncovering a relationship between the two men-one that would not be tolerated by the Third Reich-Henri must tread carefully. And when he discovers that Dr. Brandt's experimental work is connected to groups of children being taken from orphanages, Henri risks bringing the wrath of both the SS and the Gestapo upon himself and everyone he loves."--
The first entry in an exciting new mystery series set in World War II era Paris, where a detective is forced to solve a murder while protecting his own secrets.
Kníhkupec
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Za bieleho dňa unesú v Paríži Maxa, staršieho bukinistu, ako nazývajú majiteľov knižných stánkov na nábreží Seiny. Jeho priateľ, šéf bezpečnosti na Americkom veľvyslanectve, sa len bezmocne prizerá, nemá možnosť únoscu zastaviť. Marston rozbehne vyšetrovanie a o pomoc požiada agenta CIA Toma Greena, ktorý je už jednou nohou na dôchodku. Pri vyšetrovaní vyjde najavo, že Max prežil koncentračný tábor a po oslobodení sa pustil do prenasledovania nacistov. Súvisí Maxovo zmiznutie s jeho minulosťou alebo dokonca s tajomnými knihami, ktoré predáva? Keď dva drogové gangy rozpútajú v meste nemilosrdný boj o územie, v parížskych uliciach to začne vrieť. Čoskoro zmiznú aj ďalší bukinisti a ich telá nájde polícia v rieke. Marston je presvedčený, že vojna gangov súvisí s vraždami kníhkupcov, no strážcov zákona jeho názor nezaujíma. Marston s Tomom po boku napokon poskladá jednotlivé kúsky skladačky a oboch vyšetrovateľov dokonca dovedie do nepriateľského brloha. Presne ako zabijak naplánoval.
