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Blowback

The exciting penultimate case in the addictive crime series (The Enzo Files Book 5)

Peter May author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Quercus Publishing

Published:6th Jun '24

£9.99

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In the latest installment of the Enzo Files, forensic investigator Enzo Macleod delves into the dark and competitive world of haute cuisine to solve the murder of celebrated chef Marc Fraysse.

In Blowback, the penultimate installment of the Enzo Files series, readers are drawn into the intense and often dangerous realm of haute cuisine. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Puy-de-Dôme, France, the story begins with the chilling aftermath of a murder. Marc Fraysse, a renowned chef, is found brutally shot, just moments away from unveiling a groundbreaking revelation in his culinary career. This shocking event leaves a lasting impact, and seven years later, the mystery surrounding his death continues to haunt the community.

Enzo Macleod, a determined forensic investigator, steps into this heated world to uncover the truth behind Fraysse's murder. As he delves deeper into the intricate web of rivalries and hidden secrets within the culinary scene, Enzo uncovers a landscape filled with bitter feuds and long-held grudges. The investigation not only challenges his skills but also places him in perilous situations, as the shadows of the past threaten to resurface in unexpected ways.

As Enzo navigates the complexities of the Fraysse family history, he realizes that the quest for truth may come at a steep price. The intertwining of his personal struggles with the dark secrets of the culinary elite creates a gripping narrative filled with tension and intrigue. Ultimately, Blowback serves as a captivating lead-up to the series finale, where the stakes are higher than ever, and the pursuit of justice could cost Enzo everything he holds dear.

A rip-roaring thriller . . . thoroughly enjoyable * Mail on Sunday *
A wonderfully complex book
He is a terrific writer doing something different
From the first page I knew I was in safe hands. I knew I could trust this writer
Wonderfully compelling
Western France - now May's own stamping ground - is as much a character in the book as the Hebrides were in his formidable Isle of Lewis sequence * Guardian *
Peter May is a writer I'd follow to the ends of the earth * New York Times *
One of the best regarded crime series of recent years * Independent *
Lyrical, empathetic and moving
May's novels are strong on place and the wounds left by old relationships * Sunday Times *
Will have the reader relishing every tendency of description and characterization * Independent *
Dark, exciting and atmospheric * Scotland on Sunday *
Powerful and authentic * Glasgow Sunday Herald *
Fast, exciting ... an entertaining read that will also give food for thought * Irish Times *
A tense and atmospheric thriller with a heart-stopping ending * Tangled Web *
Truly the best of May's series so far, this is not to be missed * The Good Book Guide *

ISBN: 9781529434767

Dimensions: 194mm x 128mm x 30mm

Weight: 257g

368 pages