La derniere tentation
(Author) Val McDermidHanté par le souvenir d'humiliations subies durant son enfance, un marinier sillonne les canaux d'Europe du Nord en quête d'une impossible revanche. Au même moment, Carol Jordan, agent de liaison Europol, arrive à Berlin. Elle a pour mission d'infiltrer un réseau de drogue et de démanteler un trafic de clandestins, en usant de son extraordinaire ressemblance avec la maîtresse du gangster qui les contrôle. Mais trois meurtres au scénario pervers, commis en Allemagne et en Hollande, l'entraînent sur la piste d'un serial killer. Carol reprend alors contact avec Tony Hill, l'as du profilage britannique, et le persuade de sortir de sa retraite.
Val McDermid
Val McDermid is a Scottish crime writer known for her gritty and suspenseful novels. She has written several popular series, including the Tony Hill and Carol Jordan series and the Lindsay Gordon series. McDermid's literary style is characterized by complex characters, intricate plots, and a keen eye for detail.
One of McDermid's most notable works is "The Mermaids Singing," which won the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger award for best crime novel of the year. McDermid's impact on the crime fiction genre is significant, as she has been credited with helping to popularize the genre of Tartan Noir, a subset of crime fiction set in Scotland.
Overall, Val McDermid is a prolific and influential writer who has made a lasting contribution to the world of crime fiction. Her work continues to captivate readers around the world with its compelling storytelling and engaging characters.
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