A Knife to the Heart (Ikmen Mystery 21): Inspiration for THE TURKISH DETECTIVE,

Description: A Knife to the Heart (Ikmen Mystery 21) by Barbara Nadel A derelict villa near Istanbul holds dark spirits, secrets and murder... The gripping twenty-first mystery in the bestselling Ikmen series by Barbara Nadel, the Silver Dagger Award-winning author of INCORRUPTIBLE and THE HOUSE OF FOUR. The Morse of Istanbul Daily Telegraph FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Barbara Nadels gripping Ikmen mysteries are the inspiration behind The Turkish Detective, BBC Twos sensational eight-part TV crime drama series, out now.The twenty-first chilling Istanbul crime thriller starring etin Ikmen, the Morse of Istanbul (Daily Telegraph), from Silver Dagger Award-winning author Barbara Nadel. Not to be missed by fans of Donna Leon. A derelict villa near Istanbul holds dark spirits, secrets and murder...Retired inspector etin Ikmen must confront his demons to reveal the shocking truth behind a young girls death...When historian Suzan Tan is asked to examine the contents of a derelict villa on the Bosphorus, she is intrigued to discover a Ouija board among the artefacts. Forty years ago, a young girl was found with a knife in her heart in this villa. It is said that before her death this very Ouija board spelled out her name.The verdict was suicide - but what if it was a brutal act of murder and her killer was still walking free?Suzan asks Ikmen to solve the case, and despite his reluctance to get involved, he soon finds himself drawn into the mystery. With the help of his friend Inspector Suleyman, Ikmen delves into Istanbuls dark underbelly to uncover a terrifying tale of secrets, lies and murder. Author Biography Trained as an actress, Barbara Nadel used to work in mental health services. Born in the East End of London, she now writes full time and has been a visitor to Turkey for over twenty years. She received the Crime Writers Association Silver Dagger for her novel DEADLY WEB, and the Swedish Flintax Prize for historical crime fiction for her first Francis Hancock novel, LAST RIGHTS.To find out more, follow Barbara on Twitter @BarbaraNadel or visit her website www.barbara-nadel.com Review Praise for Barbara Nadels novels: Intelligent and captivating - Sunday TimesComplex and beguiling: a Turkish delight - Mick HerronInspector etin Ikmen is one of detective fictions most likeable investigators, despite his grumpy and unsociable character...think of him as the Morse of Istanbul - Daily TelegraphImpeccable mystery plotting, exotic and atmospheric - GuardianThe delight of Nadels books is the sense of being taken beneath the surface of an ancient city... We look into the alleyways and curious dark quarters of Istanbul, full of complex characters and louche atmosphere - IndependentGripping and unusual detective story, vivid and poignant - Literary Review Long Description The twenty-first chilling Istanbul crime thriller starring etin Ikmen , the Morse of Istanbul ( Daily Telegraph ), from Silver Dagger Award-winning author Barbara Nadel. Not to be missed by fans of Donna Leon. A derelict villa near Istanbul holds dark spirits, secrets and murder... Retired inspector etin Ikmen must confront his demons to reveal the shocking truth behind a young girls death... When historian Suzan Tan is asked to examine the contents of a derelict villa on the Bosphorus, she is intrigued to discover a Ouija board among the artefacts. Forty years ago, a young girl was found with a knife in her heart in this villa. It is said that before her death this very Ouija board spelled out her name.The verdict was suicide - but what if it was a brutal act of murder and her killer was still walking free?Suzan asks Ikmen to solve the case, and despite his reluctance to get involved, he soon finds himself drawn into the mystery. With the help of his friend Inspector Suleyman, Ikmen delves into Istanbuls dark underbelly to uncover a terrifying tale of secrets, lies and murder. Review Quote The delight of Nadels books is the sense of being taken beneath the surface of an ancient city ... We look into the alleyways and curious dark quarters of Istanbul, full of complex characters and louche atmosphere -- Independent Promotional "Headline" A derelict villa near Istanbul holds dark spirits, secrets and murder... The gripping twenty-first mystery in the bestselling Ikmen series by Barbara Nadel, the Silver Dagger Award-winning author of INCORRUPTIBLE and THE HOUSE OF FOUR. The Morse of Istanbul Daily Telegraph Details ISBN1472254597 Author Barbara Nadel Pages 320 Publisher Headline Publishing Group Year 2019 ISBN-10 1472254597 ISBN-13 9781472254597 Format Paperback Publication Date 2019-09-19 Imprint Headline Book Publishing Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.92 Language English UK Release Date 2019-09-19 Audience General NZ Release Date 2019-10-07 AU Release Date 2019-10-07 Subtitle Inspiration for THE TURKISH DETECTIVE, BBC Twos sensational new TV series We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123625607;

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