Cara Black's AimEe Leduc mystery series transports listeners to the streets of Paris for dark crime stories. Working in her office, AimEe is surprised by Mireille, a Haitian immigrant who claims to be her sister. But before AimEe can learn more, Mireille disappears, leaving only a note behind. Following up on the note, AimEe soon becomes wrapped up in a sprawling international conspiracy.
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"Another in the Aimee Leduc series with aimee as the detective and her partner Rene, the two of them really trying to provide computer security for their clients. Each mystery features another area of Paris. This, the Latin Quarter is one of the oldest. The books are really a very nice visit and an acquaintance with the city and history of Paris."
— Elli (4 out of 5 stars)
“In Leduc’s ninth outing, Paris, as always, sparkles in all its gargoyled, dusty, cobblestoned glory.”
— Entertainment Weekly“No contemporary writer of noir mysteries evokes the spirit of Paris more than Cara Black in her atmospheric series starring PI Aimée Leduc…The fearless, risk-taking Aimée is constantly running, hiding, fighting and risking her life—all while dressed in vintage Chanel and Dior and Louboutin heels.”
— USA Today“The ninth mystery in Cara Black's irresistible series set in Paris…might well be the book we’ve been waiting for. Aimée Leduc, Black’s adorably punkish sleuth, is in her element…One of this colorful series’ most scenic itineraries.”
— New York Times Book Review“[Murder in the Latin Quarter] has all the elements Black’s readers have come to cherish: an engaging protagonist with a likable sidekick (her diminutive partner, René Friant), cops who hinder more than they help, villains with murky motives, grisly crimes and, above all, the unique Parisian atmosphere.”
— San Francisco Chronicle" I might have been predisposed to like this one especially, because I had stayed in the Quarter shortly before reading it. No one does Paris with the same authenticity Cara does! And I have a soft spot for Aimee, who moves better in heels and short skirts than I do. "
— Susan, 2/13/2014" I couldn't get through this. There wasn't quite enough to the story or characters to maintain my interest. "
— Chris, 2/12/2014" This is a very fun series, especially if you love Paris. I thought this "mystery" however, was hard to get into; too contrived perhaps. But, it's so fun to picture myself walking in the neighborhoods and soaking in the atmospheres she describes. "
— Jennifer, 2/5/2014" These mysteries continue to be enjoyable, and I love Aimee as well as Black's masterful descriptions of Paris, but part of me wants to see Aimee grow - even just a little bit! "
— Renee, 1/25/2014" better on the Parisian atmosphere than on the plot... "
— Robin, 1/23/2014" good airplane read! "
— Sandy, 1/16/2014" The main character is constantly running somewhere or away from someone in this book. Not worth your time. "
— Karna, 1/13/2014" Contrived, convoluted, cartoonish story. Seemed to be pieced together solely in order to shove Latin Quarter descriptions into every nook and cranny. Assume this series draws people craving a French connection. They deserve better. "
— G, 12/28/2013" Hey, we were visiting Paris.....what can I say. The whole 'underground' thing was a bit much for me. "
— Janis, 12/13/2013" Too busy a story and too many chases and concussions. Paris in the time of the death of Princess Diana made for an interesting setting. The plot didn't match it. "
— Lynn, 12/4/2013" I like this series, but this is one of the weaker mysteries. "
— Marlene, 11/10/2013" Series recommended by my sister (thanks, sis!). Liking this new detective to add to my faves. "
— Hazel, 10/7/2013" I really like the Aimee books but this was sluggish and a bit boring, semi interesting Haitian connection but really a big disappointment. "
— Dayle, 8/29/2013" Probably not as good as some of her others. Her endings are getting a little bit muddled. Still the lady can make you smell the fresh baked bread and hear the church bells with the way that she writes. "
— Steve, 8/21/2013" Another great Aimee book. Interesting story and ends with a cliffhanger. Now comes the waiting, which is always sad when I catch up with a series! "
— Amy, 4/5/2013" I loved the run around Paris' Latin Quarter, but was not so engrossed in solving the murder. A fun read, but will not immediately look for more by this author. "
— Joan, 2/28/2013" An Aimee Leduc mystery--the first one I've read. A quick read with a little too much fashion detail, but an interesting story. "
— Ma'lis, 1/4/2013" Another great installment of the Leduc mysteries. "
— Delta, 8/26/2012" Wow! What can I say except that this is a fantastic series that just keeps getting better and better! I am on a break and all I am doing in my spare time is reading! "
— Andrea, 8/9/2012" I have read the series up to this book. I have found it to be very entertaining. Aimee is somewhat unconventional, but the best character in the series is the city of Paris. "
— Catherine, 9/15/2011" Wow! What can I say except that this is a fantastic series that just keeps getting better and better! I am on a break and all I am doing in my spare time is reading! "
— Andrea, 4/19/2011" In MURDER IN THE LATIN QUARTER, the ninth Aimée Leduc investigation, Aimée is approached by a Haitian woman who claims to be her half-sister. Aimée isn't sure if the woman is a con artist or the real thing--and if she's the latter, she and Aimée both might be in terrible danger. "
— Soho, 4/4/2011" I might have been predisposed to like this one especially, because I had stayed in the Quarter shortly before reading it. No one does Paris with the same authenticity Cara does! And I have a soft spot for Aimee, who moves better in heels and short skirts than I do. "
— Susan, 2/10/2011" Awful. Heard about it on NPR, looked forward to reading. Meandering plot, distracted by the edits…bad French proofreading on the publisher's part <br/> "
— Linda, 2/1/2011" better on the Parisian atmosphere than on the plot... "
— Robin, 8/18/2010" Hey, we were visiting Paris.....what can I say. The whole 'underground' thing was a bit much for me. "
— Janis, 6/20/2010" Too busy a story and too many chases and concussions. Paris in the time of the death of Princess Diana made for an interesting setting. The plot didn't match it. "
— Lynn, 5/29/2010" This is a very fun series, especially if you love Paris. I thought this "mystery" however, was hard to get into; too contrived perhaps. But, it's so fun to picture myself walking in the neighborhoods and soaking in the atmospheres she describes. "
— Jennifer, 3/21/2010" For anyone who loves Paris or a good mystery, then a mystery set in Paris with a female detective, Aimee LeDuc, is just the ticket! "
— Carol, 2/10/2010" These mysteries continue to be enjoyable, and I love Aimee as well as Black's masterful descriptions of Paris, but part of me wants to see Aimee grow - even just a little bit! "
— Renee, 11/21/2009" I like this series, but this is one of the weaker mysteries. "
— Marlene, 11/15/2009Cara Black is the author of the popular Aimée Leduc mystery series. She is a San Francisco Library Laureate and a member of the Paris Sociéte Historique in the Marais. Her book Murder in the Sentier was nominated for an Anthony Award for Best Novel, and Murder in the Latin Quarter was a finalist for the Best Novel Award from the Northern California Independent Booksellers Association.
Carine Montbertrand is an award-winning narrator of dozens of audiobooks. When she first started working in the 1990s, she sounded younger than her years and specialized in children’s and young adult titles. Since then she has expanded to fiction for adults and has recorded everything from murder mysteries to fantasy and inspirational titles. She is adept with dialects and accents, voicing characters from countries around the world. She also specializes in English language titles with a French flavor, as she is half French. With her audiobooks, she has the opportunity to tell wonderful stories while finding voices for men, women, children, and sometimes ghosts and extraterrestrials.