LONGLISTED FOR THE CWA INTERNATIONAL DAGGER 2018
When two Parisian women are shockingly murdered in their homes, the
police suspect young accordionist Clément Vauquer, who was seen outside
both of the apartments in question. It seems on the surface like an
open-and-shut case.
But now Clément has disappeared from public view. His likeness has
appeared in the papers and detectives from Paris to Nevers are on his
tail. To have a chance of proving his innocence, he seeks refuge with
old Marthe, a former prostitute and the only mother figure he has known.
Marthe calls ex-special investigator Louis Kehlweiler to help Clément.
But what Louis uncovers is anything but straightforward, and he must
call on some unconventional friends to help him solve his most complex
case yet. Not only must Louis try to prove Clément's innocence, he must
solve a fiendish riddle to lead him to the killer...
A THREE EVANGELISTS NOVEL