The Paris Enigma

The Paris Enigma

by PabloDeSantis (Author)

Synopsis

An elegant and atmospheric literary thriller that will delight fans of The Interpretation of Murder and The Shadow of the Wind In late nineteenth century Europe, Jack the Ripper stalks the streets of London and the city of Paris marvels at a new spectacle: the Eiffel Tower. As visitors are drawn to glimpse the centrepiece in an exhibition of wonderful scientific creation, another momentous gathering is taking place in the city. Twelve of the world's greatest sleuths have gathered to dicuss their most famous cases and debate the nature of mystery. When one of them is found viciously murdered, however, the symposium becomes an elite task force dedicated to solving the outrage. For a young apprentice detective, Sigmund Salvatorio, this is the chance to realize a dream of working with some of the finest criminologists to ever practice. But as, one by one, members of the committee fall prey to the mysterious killer, the dream becomes a shocking nightmare!

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 336
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 05 Jan 2009

ISBN 10: 0007269005
ISBN 13: 9780007269006

Media Reviews
'Discriminating general readers as well as whodunit fans will enjoying this outstanding puzzler! de Santis conjures up a veritable Justice league of master sleuths! intelligent and entertaining' Publishers Weekly 'A beguiling historical whodunit' New York Times 'Murder and mayhem! colourful characters and cases create a hazy atmosphere of intelligent escapism' Washington Post 'A consummate crime writer! and a sophisticated whodunit' New York Daily News 'Entertaining! the musings on the art of detecting provide many of the book's most memorable passages' Time Out New York
Author Bio
Pablo De Santis was born in Buenos Aires, studied Literature at the Universidad de Buenos Aires and subsequently worked as a journalist and comic-strip creator, becoming Editor-in-Chief of one of Argentina's leading comics magazines, Fierro. De Santis is also the author of a number of books for young adults. He lives in Buenos Aires.