Barbara Nadel Libri

Istanbul - in antiquity, called the Land of the Blind - is a city where old and new collide, and the fallout can be deadly... In the ruins of the Constantinople hippodrome lies a body: a woman, clutching a piece of red stone. She's recently given birth, but there's no sign of the baby. Inspector ÇetinIkmendiscovers she was Ariadne Savva, a Byzantine specialist on a crusade to protect the historic areas of Istanbul that property developer Ahmet Öden seeks to destroy and rebuild. As Ikmensearches for the lost child and the facts behind Ariadne's death, the people of Istanbul rise up in protest against their government in Gezi Park. Amid the chaos, Ikmenand his colleague Mehmet Süleymanmust unravel a tale of ancient hostility and modern desires, to find the truth concealed within the secret history of their antique city.

The gripping twenty-fifth Ikmen mystery from award-winning crime writer Barbara Nadel will delight her many fans. 'Ikmen is one of modern crime fiction's true heroes' The Times

Convicted murderer and drug baron Yusuf Kaya has escaped from an Istanbul prison. Inspector Cetin Ikmen is called to investigate Kaya's contacts in the city, while Inspector Suleyman heads to Kaya's home town of Mardin, a dangerous city in the south east of Turkey. As Ikmen delves deeper into Kaya's past, the body count continues to rise. Meanwhile, Suleyman discovers that Kaya has another wife, an American woman heavily guarded by members of the Kaya clan. It's not long before the two Inspectors are caught up in a terrifying web of arms and drug running, terrorism, blackmail and murder.

The second in a crime series featuring former policeman and soldier PI Lee Arnold and his Muslim assistant Mumtaz Hakim. A new client, Nasreen, has sought Hakim's help, but both women are on a path towards destruction as the consequences of ignoring their instincts become ever more dangerous...

Shocking secrets are revealed when a woman's body is exhumed... The gripping twenty-second mystery in the bestselling Ikmen series by Barbara Nadel, the Silver Dagger Award-winning author of A KNIFE TO THE HEART and INCORRUPTIBLE. 'The Morse of Istanbul' Daily Telegraph

The gripping twenty-fourth Ikmen mystery from award-winning crime writer Barbara Nadel will delight her many fans. 'Ikmen is one of modern crime fiction's true heroes' The Times

Set against the gritty backdrop of lowlife London, Inspector Ikmen embarks on a thrilling quest to unravel a vicious conspiracy. As he navigates the city's dark alleys and complex criminal underworld, he confronts the challenges posed by the characters he encounters, each with their own secrets and motives. The narrative promises a gripping blend of suspense and intrigue, showcasing Ikmen's brilliance as he pieces together the clues that will lead him to the truth.

A derelict villa near Istanbul holds dark spirits, secrets and murder... The gripping twenty-first mystery in the bestselling Ikmen series by Barbara Nadel, the Silver Dagger Award-winning author of INCORRUPTIBLE and THE HOUSE OF FOUR. 'The Morse of Istanbul' Daily Telegraph

A heartwarming story of survival and friendship, from an essential new voice in the genre

In the summer of 1976, young John Saunders disappeared in Woolwich Foot Tunnel. Forty-two years later he re-emerges, complete with an American accent. Whilst a DNA test confirms his identity, his story does not ring true... what really happened and why has he come back?