The Messenger
The unmissable debut thriller set in the dark heart of Paris
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Zaffre
Published:4th Jan '24
Should be back in stock very soon
Rosamund Lupton meets Lupin in this accomplished debut from an eclectic, cut-throat new voice in thriller writing.
Perfect for fans of Tana French, Chris Whitaker andRosamund Lupton, this prize-winning debut comes from an eclectic, cut-throat new voice in thriller writing.
'Intelligent, gripping and stylish' SOPHIE HANNAH
'A sharply written, clever and classy thrill-ride through the streets of Paris' CHRIS WHITAKER
A crime he didn't commit. A truth he must deliver.
Seven years ago, one night of teenage rebellion changed the lives of Alex and Sami for ever.
Alex's father was found dead and both boys were imprisoned for murder, despite protesting their innocence.
Now, Alex has a single purpose following his release: discover who really killed his father.
Yet as he searches for answers and atones for the sins of his past, Alex uncovers a disturbing truth with far-reaching consequences.
'Megan Davis's electric, suspenseful and stunning evocation of contemporary Paris is unforgettable' ELIZABETH MACNEAL
'A well-written, intriguing novel with an excellent sense of place' KAMILA SHAMSIE
A sleek, sinister debut * Woman's Own *
A conspiracy thriller with strong Catcher In The Rye vibes, The Messenger is so evocatively written it transported me to Paris and tore up my return ticket. A strong, twisting, literary journey of revelation and redemption. Five stars * Janice Hallett *
An intelligent, gripping and stylish literary thriller - I couldn't put it down. Megan Davis is a major new talent * Sophie Hannah *
A sharply written, clever and classy thrill-ride through the streets of Paris. Atmospheric and twisting, The Messenger is a wonderful debut * Chris Whitaker *
A well-written, intriguing novel with an excellent sense of place * Kamila Shamsie *
ISBN: 9781838778606
Dimensions: 200mm x 131mm x 26mm
Weight: 332g
448 pages