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Dead Behind the Eyes Ian Moore

Dead Behind the Eyes By Ian Moore

Dead Behind the Eyes by Ian Moore


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Summary

When the decapitated body of a lonely man washes up on the River Loire,Lombard's investigation draws him into the world of eco-terrorism, bio-medical research, French aristocracy and a violent plan to save the planet.

Dead Behind the Eyes Summary

Dead Behind the Eyes by Ian Moore

A HEADLESS MAN. A MISSING GIRL. A LIFE RULED BY SECRETS

When a decapitated body washes up on the banks of the River Loire in the ancient city of Tours, the reluctant juge dinstruction Mattiew Lombard is brought in to lead the investigation.

But when Lombards young niece appears, the inquiry changes course. Suddenly immersed in another world one of eco-terrorism, bio-medical research, French aristocracy and the violent forgotten underbelly of society Lombard begins to make unexpected connections.

Can the brutal murder of a lonely man really be justified by a noble cause? Or are good intentions hiding darker motives, more cynical and more deadly?

Dead Behind the Eyes Reviews

'Like a French inspector Morse, a gallic delight reminiscent of Fred Vargas and Donna Leon'C. K. McDonnell, author of The Stranger Times


'An engrossing, slickly plotted policier that will leave you wanting more'Tom Benjamin, author of the Daniel Leicester mysteries


A cracking good readMark Billingham, author of the Tom Thorne thrillers


'Charming, clever and expertly crafted wickedly fabulous'Rachel Lynch, author of the Detective Kelly Porter thrillers


'Full of twists and turns, I couldn't put this down. Great stuff'Simon McCleave, author of the D.I. Ruth Hunter thrillers


This is great fun crime fiction at a European pace, with a fabulous Loire Valley setting reminiscent of Michael DibdinSarah Hilary, author of the D.I. Marnie Rome thrillers


'An accomplished and compelling tale'Martin Walker, author of the Bruno, Chief of Police, Dordogne Mysteries


'Wine, chateaux and murder, what's not to love? I highly recommend'Cara Black, author of the Aimee Leduc Investigations


'A bracing antidote to the many stories of beautiful, sun-soaked French towns...Juge dinstructionMatthieu Lombard is a great character, curmudgeonly but clever, dogged but sensitive, and with a brain packed with the kind of general knowledge that wins quizzes'Literary Review


'A surprising and truly entertaining mystery Moore has finely drawn, colourful characters incredibly enjoyable'Paul Burke, Crime Time FM

'A hotbed of grudges and feuds. ThrillingMarie Warren, Crime Monthly


'A cunning murder mystery, a dive into history, a warm and intimate portrait of provincial France and, in Juge Lombard, a compelling continental detective a terrific read'Jon Henley

About Ian Moore

Ian Moore is a leading comedian and TV/radio performer. He is the author of the bestselling Follet Valley series, which includes Death and Croissants and Death and Fromage; as well as two memoirs on life in France, A la Mod and Cest Modnifique. Ian lives in rural France and commutes back to the UK when occasion demands.

Additional information

GOR014014828
9780715655535
0715655531
Dead Behind the Eyes by Ian Moore
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Duckworth Books
2024-11-07
336
N/A
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