Anthony Award nominee Cara Black has garnered international acclaim for the authentic characterization and tantalizing suspense of her AimEe Leduc series. In this third entry-set in 1994 Paris-AimEe fears that a 1960s Communist gang is on the loose-and her long-lost mother just may be one of them.
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"Aimee's search for her mother and the truth about her father proves as elusive as the clues in this mystery set in the rundown fashion trade area of Paris as she deals with murders involving aging terrorists, shady policemen, and African musicians. In this third book in the Aimee Leduc Investigation series, Aimee's obsession with finding the truth about her parents makes this the best book yet in the series."
— Catherine (4 out of 5 stars)
A thoroughly engrossing story that's never less than compelling.
— --Publishers Weekly "Not just good suspense but an affecting and realistic psychological study… with an indelible sense of place and sophisticated political context." I'll try one more of this author's books in the future but I found this one hard to follow. The number of characters and the shifting alliances were difficult to keep straight. Perhaps if I knew more about the radical leftist movement in Paris in the 60s and 70s, I would have gotten more out of the book. "
— Judy, 2/9/2014" Yet another good book in the Aimee Leduc series. They are good mysteries, but I really like Aimee as a character. She makes bad relationship decisions, loves Nutella crepes (who doesn't?!), and I wish I could be detective-ing around Paris like she does. Good mystery and feeds my Francophile needs. "
— Amy, 2/7/2014" This episode in Aimee LeDuc's life as a private investigator takes a little longer to get where it's going, due to the constant obsession and ruminations about her mother leaving her as a child, and her whereabouts today. Still, the wrap up is a good plot, and you get a nice feel for the Sentier, a part of Paris the average tourist shouldn't be going. "
— Zoe, 2/5/2014" This book didn't grip me like the first Aimee Leduc Mystery. I think I just found the backstory of Aimee's search for her mother a little too contrived. "
— Jessica, 2/2/2014" Mediocre mystery. Writing style if fairly repetitive and characters not so believable. "
— Harry, 1/13/2014" I had a harder time keeping everything straight in my mind as I read this one. "
— Windy, 1/12/2014" I found this story more interesting than the previous two I've read because of the intrigue surrounding her mother. "
— Carol, 1/11/2014" another great escape to Paris, learn history and politics! "
— Leslie, 12/14/2013" Yes....my addiction to Paris-based novels continues. "
— Monica, 12/10/2013" Another very pleasant read from Cara Black. She really evokes the feeling of inner city Paris. Her themes are big picture events and her characters well drawn. I enjoyed this. "
— Martin, 11/24/2013" I am ready this series in order and getting more excited with each installment. "
— Joan, 11/13/2013" The third mystery in the Aimee Leduc series, set in Paris. This installment prominently features the mystery of Aimee's American mother, who disappeared without a trace when Aimee was 8, and who, it turns out, might have been part of a radical or even terrorist group in the 1970s. "
— Soho, 11/8/2013" I read this without having read #2, but did not feel too lost. The sentier is a seedier quartier of Paris, so it was nice to learn about an area I never frequented. "
— Sharon, 10/18/2013" Aimee Leduc is a complex character who almost seems to swirl in these books--they are very atmospherically written and wonderful to read "
— Catherine, 1/2/2013" The third book has been the best so far. Aimee Leduc, computer hacker, orphan, private detective gets involved in another mess. This time her mother's terrorist past has arrived at her front door. I love the history of these books. An intricate but easy to follow mystery. "
— Canda, 11/29/2012" OK, some of the reviews say it is not believable..running stiletto heels through the streets of Paris, climbing up the sides of buildings..whatever, I love Aimee and all her adventures. Really folks this if FICTION! "
— Dayle, 11/13/2012" second book i read in a row to mention a "kir royale". is this a cocktail people have heard of? "
— beth, 10/13/2012" Cara Black has real chops for writing well-paced mysteries with intricate plots and vivid depictions of Paris. I wasn't too sure about her skills after reading the second Aimee Leduc novel, but I am now. "
— Dana, 5/14/2012" Great adult mystery set in Paris with a sexy, tough private investigator. Alot of action,dry humor in the set in the seedier side of Paris, AND good writing! "
— Tina, 3/20/2012" Another fine story by Cara Black. Good pace, fun characters, fun details. "
— C, 3/12/2012" Parisian PI searches for information on her 70s terrorist mother (her father was a policeman). The protagonist does amazing things in high heels that I couldn't even do in running shoes! Highly recommended. "
— Nikki, 11/14/2011" Paris - yeah!! "
— Majda, 8/10/2011" Decent, but hard to follow and somewhat unbelievable. "
— Elizabeth, 6/14/2011" I really wanted to like this book; I really tried to read it; I really liked Paris; but it just didn't happen. Maybe some other time. "
— E, 3/25/2011" The third mystery in the Aimee Leduc series, set in Paris. This installment prominently features the mystery of Aimee's American mother, who disappeared without a trace when Aimee was 8, and who, it turns out, might have been part of a radical or even terrorist group in the 1970s. "
— Soho, 3/4/2011" French names are very confusing. But I enjoy learning more about Paris. Good mysteries. "
— Momruns5, 2/27/2011" Cara Black has real chops for writing well-paced mysteries with intricate plots and vivid depictions of Paris. I wasn't too sure about her skills after reading the second Aimee Leduc novel, but I am now. "
— Dana, 1/20/2011" I really wanted to like this book; I really tried to read it; I really liked Paris; but it just didn't happen. Maybe some other time. "
— E, 1/6/2011" Although I enjoyed this book more than Murder in Belleville, I am still rating this as a 3 star. <br/> <br/>There were so many characters I had a hard time keeping them straight and the plot was a bit unbelievable. <br/> <br/>Now, on to Murder in the Bastille. "
— Sarah, 8/29/2010" another great escape to Paris, learn history and politics! "
— Leslie, 7/8/2010" I found this story more interesting than the previous two I've read because of the intrigue surrounding her mother. <br/> "
— Carol, 4/5/2010" Great adult mystery set in Paris with a sexy, tough private investigator. Alot of action,dry humor in the set in the seedier side of Paris, AND good writing! "
— Tina, 2/13/2010" Black deftly blends her protagonist's search for her mother through a plot and a variety of subplots - "
— Sheepngoat1, 11/13/2009" Decent, but hard to follow and somewhat unbelievable. "
— Elizabeth, 8/26/2009" This book didn't grip me like the first Aimee Leduc Mystery. I think I just found the backstory of Aimee's search for her mother a little too contrived. "
— Jessica, 8/11/2009" Another fast-paced romp through the streets of Paris on a scooter with Aimee! I find myself reading these books as quickly as Cara Black's plot moves. Looking forward to the next in the series. "
— Laurel, 4/3/2009" I am ready this series in order and getting more excited with each installment. "
— Joan, 3/29/2009" Of the three Cara Black mysteries I've read thus far, this is my favorite. Aimee's longing for her mother, for any information about her past, makes her reckless and vulnerable. The writing is becoming more assured. I am very much enjoying this series! "
— Virginia, 3/24/2009Cara 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.