Praise for
Izzo's Marseilles Trilogy "One of the masterpieces of modern noir."
–Michael Dirda,
Washington Post
Izzo's ability to describe Marseilles and to make his readers feel the multiracial reality of that city so directly and authentically is fascinating.
–Andrea Camilleri, author of the bestselling Inspector Montalbano series
When the urge for escapist reading simply cannot be denied, there are always foreign authors like Jean-Claude Izzo.–
The New York Times A sensationally readable mystery...Full of fascinating characters.
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The Chicago Tribune Noir at it's finest.
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Times Literary Supplement Distinctive and fascinating.
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Kirkus (Starred Review)