Death and the Devil - Rilegato

Schatzing, Frank

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ISBN 10: 0061349488 ISBN 13: 9780061349485

Casa editrice: William Morrow & Co, 2007

Riassunto

When the construction of Christianity's most ambitious ecclesiastical building is shadowed by a bitter power struggle and the murder of the structure's esteemed architect, a petty thief known as Jacob the Fox, the murder's lone witness, finds himself making unlikely alliances to safeguard his life from a brutal assassin. 50,000 first printing.

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Recensione:

“Strong action sequences...should help solidify Schatzing’s reputation as a versatile storyteller.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))

“...a work of compelling originality ...a thriller that makes history not only palatable but quite entertaining. Strongly recommended...” (Library Journal)

“Versatile in language and with much feeling for historical flair, tension and wit.” (Rheinische Post)

“...splendidly researched crime story...explosive writing style. A highly intricate thriller...” (EKZ)

“Versatile in language and with much feeling for historical flair, tension and wit.” (Koelnische Rundschau)

“The author achieved something remarkable...a thrilling crime drama in which he almost playfully delivers historical information.” (Geschichte von Koeln)

“A crime story which fascinates through its detailed historical flair.” (Flug Magazine NRW)

“This crime story is perfect for those who love tension packed thrills... For all devotees of intelligent crime stories...” (Neues Leben)

“...author’s fluid writing...signifies a special gift for storytelling, but tells also of a profound joy for imagining a story.” (Compact Magazine)

“...story of the battle for supremacy at the top of Society, far beyond all other historical writings.” (Schuess Bonn)

L'autore:

Frank Schatzing is the author of the international bestseller The Swarm. A winner of the Köln Literatur Prize, the Corine Award, and the German Science Fiction Award, Schatzing lives and works in Cologne, Germany.

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• Editore: William Morrow & Co
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0061349488
• ISBN 13: 9780061349485
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 391