Review – Camille

Quercus Books 2015 The final instalment of this crime trilogy following investigations of the Brigade Criminelle (equivalent to Homicide / serious crime squad) and specifically Commandant Camille Verhoeven.  Another gripping crime story, like it's prequels this one does not disappoint. As the title suggests, this concluding book centres on Camille when an armed robbery leaves…

Review – Alex

Pierre Lemaitre - Quercus Books 2011 Several years have passed since the Criminal Mastermind known as the Novelist showcased his murder spree, damaging Camille Verhoeven in the process in the first book of this trilogy, Irene.  Camille, irreparably damaged but working nonetheless, reluctantly takes on his first kidnapping since Irene in this outstanding crime story. ...Alex Prevost -…

Review – Irene

Pierre Lemaitre  2006 The first book in this French crime trilogy.  A little slow to start but I needn't have worried because this story picked up pace as it followed the Police investigation into a series of murders which appeared to mimic classic crime stories. We are introduced to Commandant Camille Verhoeven the central character…