Author:Georges Simenon,William Hobson
'His artistry is supreme' John Banville
'You're a good soul, inspector, and when you're up against the second-rate criminals you get here in Paris, you're a crack policeman. But this business isn't for you. These guys play rough and they may hurt you. Just drop it! What concern is it of yours, anyway?'
When Maigret learns that his hapless colleague Inspector Lognon is being menaced by some notorious American mobsters, he makes it his mission to bring them to justice - despite threatening warnings that he is out of his depth.
This novel has been published in a previous translation as Inspector Maigret and the Killers.
'A supreme writer . . . unforgettable vividness' Independent
Stunning … This is a complex and compelling novel that invites comparison with Stieg Larsson’s Millennium Trilogy.
—— Sunday TimesFans of Scandinavian TV dramas and clever thrillers will love The Man Who Wasn’t There… I can guarantee it’ll keep you on the edge of your seat.
—— CultureFlyIt’s as good as Scandi lovers could imagine.
—— Peterborough evening TelegraphThe Man Who Wasn’t There isn’t just a good chunky novel – it’s a book that scores top marks for character plot and quality writing.
—— The Crime WrapI loved this twisty mind game! The Book Of Mirrors starts with a secret manuscript about a cold-case murder and then uses a host of characters and perspectives to make you look in every direction but at the truth. Who is lying? Is anyone's recall perfect? This isn't just a very clever thriller - it leaves us wondering how much we subconsciously manipulate our own memories to protect ourselves.
—— Julia Heaberlin (bestselling author of Black Eyed Susans)An elegant, gripping, multi-layered tale about the illusory nature of truth and memory. I loved it.
—— Tammy CohenA literary thriller - complex, gripping and a beautiful read.
—— Jenni MurrayThis Romanian author's debut novel in English is an agile and provocative exploration the tricks memory can play
—— Sunday TimesAn impressive first novel, intelligent and well written’
—— The TimesThis twisty, brilliantly written tale of a grisly unsolved murder at Princeton asks if we can truly trust our own memories. This nuanced, multi-layered book has a cracking plot to boot and will be devoured by thriller fans
—— SunIntricately plotted…Faulty memories, outright lies, and secrets make it hard to know whom to believe. The action builds to a crafty and believable resolution.
—— Publishers WeeklyThis is a fine multi-layered, intelligent crime story that will keep you guessing about more than just the perpetrator of the crime. The author has created characters with depth and feeling. They take hold of you and immerse you in the story, leaving you reluctant to let it go until the final pages have been read. A certain winner.
—— Reading WritesI read The Book of Mirrors in a single sitting. It’s a brilliant novel that is utterly compelling
—— Jo’s Book BlogChirovici draws his characters well and tantalizes the reader with judiciously timed revelations. A smart, sophisticated murder puzzle sure to please the more literary-minded aficionados of the form
—— KirkusBeautifully written, with a very clear structure
—— Fully BookedThis is as much a whydunit as a whodunit and the reader is drawn deeper into a web of ruthless ambition, manipulation and revenge
—— The BookbagOne of the most suspenseful and unguessable crime mysteries I have ever read.
—— United by PopNot only is this a clever read but it is also a well-written one. Encompassing nuances of plot, depth of character and intensity of narrative there is little to fault in the beautiful construction of this.
—— United by PopFast-paced with a cast of untrustworthy characters, this is compelling suspense fiction at its finest
—— United by PopThe Book of Mirrors is exactly what I look for in a thriller: a great concept, brilliantly executed, smarter than it seems and knotty enough to keep you guessing. Like the best stories about memory, it leaves the reader wondering what's true and what isn't.
—— James Smytheseamless mix of literary experiment and page-turning mystery
—— Crime Scene Magazinethis is a meta-novel which possesses ripping momentum and brims with ambiguity. A high-grade mystery that’s ripe for investigation.
—— Crime Scene MagazineIntrigue, confusion, and considerable fact distortion reign supreme in the extreme trial by memory presented by The Book of Mirrors
—— Little Bookness LaneAlready shrouded in hype and hysteria, The Book of Mirrors is going to be the one to watch in 2017
—— BookWormMummythis book is going to be a 2017 smash (but don’t cut yourself on the glass) hit!
—— Keeper of PagesAn entertaining, clever story, told in an engaging manner that fits the story. I’ll be keen to read more work by EO Churovici in the future.
—— From First Page to Lastslippery murder mystery
—— Irish IndependentThe Book of Mirrors is a fascinating read that shatters the bubble each character is living in. Intelligently written, the novel offers a good insight into the depth of our memories, and the stories that shape our lives
—— Martha In a Few Words blogSomething of a publishing sensation
—— James Lasdun , Open Book2017 has got off to a blinding start and for all those who have books to publish later in the year: Watch Out. There’s a new guy in town and, man, is he good!
—— Chris High BlogA new take on murder and memory
—— Reading, Writing, BookingThe story is clever, well-paced and well-constructed
—— Irish IndependentThe Book of Mirrorsis a very clever and well written novel
—— Reading in WelliesIt keeps you guessing right to the last page and, even afterwards, leaves you wondering how much of what we accept as reality exists only in our own minds
—— Bridport NewsI found The Book of Mirrors extremely difficult to put down
—— For Winter Nights blogAn entertaining, clever story, told in an engaging manner that fit the story. I’ll be keen to read more work by EO Chirovici in the future
—— From First Page to Last bloThis is an interesting, well-written book with plenty of layers and depth ... E.O. Chirovici writes really well, and creates a novel which you’ll want to keep reading. It’s different and deliciously deep, drawing you in as you try to unravel the details
—— Snazzy BooksSet for global success
—— Daily ExpressThis intelligent multi-layered psychological thriller examines human memory, recollection, self-delusion and how memories can be manipulated. If you want to immerse yourself in a compelling ‘whodunit’, this book will not disappoint!
—— CandisAn absorbing thriller
—— Fantastic Fiction blogI couldn't put it down
—— Brew and Books Review blogThis is cerebral crime in the manner of Umberto Echo and Paul Auster ... Readers will be spurred on to keep turning the pages by feeling that the ending will reveal not just what the truth is, but what is Truth
—— Daily TelegraphA gripping yarn
—— Sunday Times (Ireland)There’s so much to like about The Book of Mirrors. The story is clever, well-paced and well-constructed
—— Belfast TelegraphEven the twists have twists
—— i paperChirovici has written a very clever book. The plot twists and turns, backtracks and goes round in circles, so you can never be quite sure where it’s going to go next.
—— Watford ObserverThe Book of Mirrors will keep you up until you’ve finished it
—— MetroTwisty novel full of unexpected developments and untrustworthy characters
—— Sunday Times CultureChilling
—— Steph’s Book Bloga must read
—— FeminaAn intriguing whydunit underpinned by a treatise on memory, as a number of witnesses create a cat’s cradle of conflicting testimony designed to keep the reader guessing to the very end
—— Irish TimesThe Book of Mirrorsengages on a number of levels. Chirovici delights in leading the reader down various blind alleys and keeps us turning the pages
—— Times Literary Supplement