Recipient of a starred review from Library Journal, Cara Black's novel follows a chic heroine into the recesses of French society. When her ex-lover returns from Egypt, AimEe accepts his marriage proposal. The next day he's found dead, and she begins tracking clues pointing toward an international conspiracy.
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"Another in the delightful Aimee Leduc Investigation series. Another visit to another section of Paris meeting the people, observing the area, learning of it's significance in times past and the effects on the recent past with more modern issues. Aimee herself is looking into her past and each episode offers a bit more about her parents, particularly her mother who disappeared when she was still a small child. This particular episode involves Muslim jihadists and other terrorist organizations operating somewhat under the cover of the Kurdish refugees living in Paris. Aimee's off again, on again boyfriend Yves has come back. He explains more about his intentions and asks her to marry him. He is an excellent investigative journalist and his job holds a lot of danger... and he is murdered! It's a fast moving story and a good one. Very good read!"
— Elli (4 out of 5 stars)
" As usual, I enjoyed reading this next Aimee Leduc book. There are a few more left in the series for me to read. As usual a social/political issue was addressed--this time it had to do with Kurds, Turks and an Islamic terrorist group. More of her personal life is revealed, including an encounter with someone who knew her mother in the old days. I think this is a worthwhile series to read. If you want to try a book out, it is probably best to start with the first in the series and to read them in chronological order. "
— Monty, 2/11/2014" Fasinating! These books are as much great myteries but history lessons about the many lives lived in Paris. "
— Delta, 2/10/2014" Aimee finds trouble everywhere. With her Chanel lipstick and red high tops she can fit in everywhere, but she is not always welcome. In this mystery Aimee is chasing ghosts while a sleeper jihadist is awakened to assassinate a visiting prime minister. Since the evidence says the same assassin is responsible for killing her beloved Yves, Aimee can't just walk away. Black explores the world of Islamic terrorists and journalism in this book; I want more Aimee. "
— Val, 2/8/2014" This is the first book I've read in this series - though not the first in the series. Cute premise, okay story. The descriptions of Paris are fascinating as well as her take on the current political climate. For fun, I recommend all Aimee Leduc fans google 18 Rue de Louvre. "
— Jessica, 1/28/2014" Decent mystery but I wish it had been a bit longer with more inf about the secondary characters. "
— Jennifer, 1/10/2014" I bought this book at a used book store, not even realizing this was a series, but oh my god, have I fallen in love with Aimee! She is sharp as a tack, realistic, and my new favorite detective. I have already bought the first book in this series! "
— Nicole, 12/19/2013" Great summer reading. Fantastic descriptions of Paris, as usual. "
— Deidre, 12/6/2013" This is the first book I've read in this series - though not the first in the series. Cute premise, okay story. The descriptions of Paris are fascinating as well as her take on the current political climate. For fun, I recommend all Aimee Leduc fans google 18 Rue de Louvre. "
— Sylvie, 11/23/2013" I liked the book, but for some reason it kept reminding me of and Evanovich book...huh. "
— Jessica, 10/16/2013" Latest installment of mystery series set in Paris. Fast paced with great descriptions of parts of Paris that the tourists don't see. "
— Michelle, 9/6/2013" Set in Paris. Fast-paced. Well done. "
— Carol, 4/1/2013" Glad to have a new mystery series set in Paris. "
— Karen, 1/11/2013" The character development was good -- Aimee Leduc is real throughout -- but it seemed very light. Enjoyable as a late-night read, and not so compelling as to have to stay up all night to finish it. "
— Lori, 10/4/2012" I read this book 2nd even though it was the 8th in the series. It had a tie in to the the first book, however there was a major character development that caused me to I wish I had read some of the others first. However I still enjoyed the mystery and need to plan my trip to Paris ASAP. "
— Sam, 6/3/2012" I wish we could do 1/2 stars - I would give this a 3.5. It's the second of the series that I've read. Strong sense of place - paris. I enjoy hearing the French words (I listened to the book). It was a good mystery and very enjoyable. I'll read more in the series. "
— Joanne, 4/27/2012" Based on reviews of her work, I thought Cara Black would write a more sophisticated murder mystery. She does make a few -somewhat- profound cultural observations, but they are second to the novel's intent. An "okay" read. "
— Beth, 4/10/2012" Would not recommend. A book full of "Americanisms" set in Paris. "
— Rod, 1/24/2012" Not familiar w/ this arrondissment so not only - as usual - was the story ever so good but it was fun being in this new place... "
— Pam, 11/17/2011" Very atmospheric thriller-mystery with a timely Kurdish-terrorist assassin plot. It never really grabbed me, however; the spunky female detective lead lacks dimension and I never really felt her connection to the murder victim. "
— Nick, 10/19/2011" exciting and a great escape to Paris! "
— Leslie, 10/12/2011" Still hooked on these books. Whenever I need a little Paris Noir, I will read one of Cara Black's murder mysteries. "
— Lisa, 7/29/2011" Not familiar w/ this arrondissment so not only - as usual - was the story ever so good but it was fun being in this new place...<br/> "
— Pam, 4/2/2011" I liked the book, but for some reason it kept reminding me of and Evanovich book...huh. "
— Jessica, 11/3/2010" Very atmospheric thriller-mystery with a timely Kurdish-terrorist assassin plot. It never really grabbed me, however; the spunky female detective lead lacks dimension and I never really felt her connection to the murder victim. "
— Nick, 10/10/2010" Decent mystery but I wish it had been a bit longer with more inf about the secondary characters. "
— Jennifer, 9/30/2010" Aimee is truly in need of self control. She is very spontaneous and this gets her in dangerous situations. She is a control freak that cannot allow anyone else to do something. She must do it herself. This part of her is driving me crazy. "
— Sarah, 8/29/2010" So-so mystery. Hard to believe that the author can absorb the atmosphere of France on periodic visits to the continent. "
— Tracings, 8/20/2010" I read this book 2nd even though it was the 8th in the series. It had a tie in to the the first book, however there was a major character development that caused me to I wish I had read some of the others first. However I still enjoyed the mystery and need to plan my trip to Paris ASAP. "
— Sam, 6/21/2010" exciting and a great escape to Paris! "
— Leslie, 6/10/2010" Jumped the gun and listened to this one on audio book on the way to my vacation destination this summer. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will read it once I progress through the next two books. "
— Renee, 11/21/2009" This book is an engaging read if you like Paris & mysteries. However it is not well written with too many side stories & very uneven writing. Aimee leduc is not a very believable character. The prtrayal of contemporary paris is fascinating. "
— Sally, 9/22/2009" Would not recommend. A book full of "Americanisms" set in Paris. "
— Rod, 9/22/2009" I love Paris and as I haven't traveled there in awhile, this mystery gave me a mini tour and put me in a part of the city that I didn't know. I loved the intrigue and the involvement with Iran and computer hacking... recommended. "
— Peggy, 9/1/2009Cara 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.