This Night’s Foul Work
This Night’s Foul Work by Fred Vargas, published by Penguin Publishing Group on May 27, 2008, is a mystery novel that delves into the complexities of crime and investigation. The story follows Commissaire Adamsberg as he collaborates with Dr. Ariane, a pathologist he encountered two decades earlier, to solve a perplexing case that begins with the discovery of two bodies in Paris’s Porte de la Chapelle. As the narrative unfolds, Adamsberg suspects that the murders may be linked to a killer exhibiting split personalities, leading him to race against time to prevent further tragedies.
Readers will find a blend of wry humor and intricate plotting throughout the book, characteristic of Vargas’s unique style. The narrative explores themes of crime and the psychological intricacies of its perpetrators, while also incorporating elements of police procedural and noir fiction. With 416 pages, this edition offers a comprehensive look into the mind of a detective facing a cunning adversary, making it a notable addition to the genre of mystery and thrillers.
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“Wry humor and offbeat plots blend with a subtly dangerous charm to make Fred Vargas the queen of French crime writers.” —Martin Walker, author of the Bruno, Chief of Police Series
“A wildly imaginative series.”—The New York Times
Awarded the International Dagger by the Crime Writers’ Association four times, Fred Vargas has earned a reputation in Europe as a mystery author of the first order. In This Night’s Foul Work, the intuitive Commissaire Adamsberg teams up with Dr. Ariane, a pathologist with whom he crossed paths twenty years ago, to unravel a beguiling mystery that begins with the discovery of two bodies in Paris’s Porte de la Chapelle. Adamsberg believes it may be the work of a killer with split personalities, who is choosing his or her victims very carefully. As other murders begin to surface, Adamsberg must move quickly in order to stop the “Angel of Death” from killing again.
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