On the Bone
On the Bone by Barbara Nadel is a 384-page mystery novel published by Headline on March 8, 2016. This installment features Inspector Cetin Ikmen, who is often referred to as ‘the Morse of Istanbul.’ Set against the vibrant backdrop of Istanbul, the story begins with the sudden death of a young man, Ümit Kavas, whose autopsy reveals a shocking detail: his last meal was human flesh. This discovery sets off a complex investigation that delves into the darker aspects of the city.
Readers will follow Inspector Ikmen and his colleague Mehmet Süleyman as they navigate a web of intrigue involving Turkey’s secular elite, a community of squatters, and an emerging gastronomy scene. The narrative explores how a seemingly good man could become involved in such a taboo act, raising questions about morality and societal boundaries. This edition offers a deep dive into the mystery genre, appealing to those interested in crime fiction and detective stories.
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The brand-new Istanbul crime thriller staring Inspector Cetin Ikmen, ‘the Morse of Istanbul’ (Daily Telegraph), from Barbara Nadel. ON THE BONE is perfect for fans of Donna Leon.
In Istanbul – the golden city on the Bosphorus – ancient myths and modern evils are at work…
On a buzzing street in the fashionable district of Beyoglu, a young man drops dead. Ümit Kavas’s death was natural but the autopsy betrays a shocking truth: his last meal was human flesh.
Under desperate pressure from their superiors, Inspector Cetin Ikmen and his colleague Mehmet Süleyman begin their most obscure investigation yet. How did Ümit Kavas, apparently a good, liberal man, come to partake in the greatest taboo of all? Did he act alone? And who was his victim?
Soon they find themselves embroiled in a dark web of underground worlds: of Turkey’s old secular elite; a community of squatters; and a new gastronomy scene breaking every boundary. But where does the truth lie?
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