The Paris catacombs. The city’s subterranean shadow. Hundreds of kilometers of tunnels. A land of history and legend, where the underground explorer treads a fine line between reality and irreality. As the top inspector on the counter-terror squad, Khalid Sadiqi thought he knew everything there was to know about the City of Light’s weak spots. But this is new. This is the City of Dark. Seeking to learn more about the world below the city, Sadiqi stumbles on the impish help of Antonia Corrigan. The vibrant young engineer heartens the jaded inspector. Not only can she wend her way through her underground playground with lively agility, she also knows all the myths and legends that will prove to be the key to unlocking the mysteries. But will her knowledge of the tunnels below ground be enough to stop the mayhem above?
A great story set in a Paris rarely seen by most. Catacombs, Free masonry, jeopardy. A real page-turner.
I thought the characters were very good and well-developed. I really like the subject matter and how the author tied in the underground and above-ground pieces along with the different policing forces. The plot was awesome if lots of twists and turns. I did feel at certain times that there were some unnecessary descriptions that could have been cut but the writing was still good.
I really enjoyed reading this book. The author literally takes us through Paris, both above and below ground. What's more, it's the Paris I love, the Quartier Latin. The story is thrilling, and the characters are well encamped.
A gripping story that takes place in Paris. Told with some humour. Definitely worth reading.
City of Dark is a captivating contemporary thriller set in (and under) Paris. Fans of the city will feel an intense connection through the vivid descriptions throughout the novel. The story is incredibly complex with a dizzying array of motives and possible bad guys. Passion for the mystery enshrouding the catacombs makes the journey beneath exciting and a little frightening. The terrorism angle feels fresh and unexplored. If you enjoy a literary nail-biter, this novel is for you!
Claire Dickinson is a gifted and creative author. Buckle up and settle in for a 150 kilometer-per-hour under and above ground thrill ride. City of Dark will keep you guessing until the end!
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'City of Dark' was awarded the 'Best Thriller' award for 2019.
