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A Knife to the Heart (Ikmen Mystery 21)

Inspiration for THE TURKISH DETECTIVE, BBC Two's sensational new TV series
By Barbara Nadel
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A Knife to the Heart (Ikmen Mystery 21) by Barbara Nadel is a gripping crime novel set in Istanbul. Detective Çetin İkmen is faced with investigating a brutal murder that is shrouded in secrets and cultural complexities. As he navigates through the city's vibrant but complex landscape, İkmen unravels a web of intrigue, betrayal, and hidden motives, all while racing against time to catch the killer.
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You might enjoy this intriguing mystery if you appreciate crime thrillers set in exotic locations. With its compelling storyline and complex characters, the novel offers an engaging dive into the darker side of human nature, sure to captivate fans of the genre.

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A Knife to the Heart (Ikmen Mystery 21)

A derelict villa near Istanbul holds dark spirits, secrets and murder... The gripping twenty-first mystery in the bestselling Ikmen series by Barbara Nadel, the Silver Dagger Award-winning author of INCORRUPTIBLE and THE HOUSE OF FOUR.

'The Morse of Istanbul' Daily Telegraph

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Barbara Nadel's gripping Ikmen mysteries are the inspiration behind The Turkish Detective, BBC Two's sensational eight-part TV crime drama series, out now. The twenty-first chilling Istanbul crime thriller starring Çetin Ikmen, 'the Morse of Istanbul' (Daily Telegraph), from Silver Dagger Award-winning author Barbara Nadel. Not to be missed by fans of Donna Leon. A derelict villa near Istanbul holds dark spirits, secrets and murder... Retired inspector Çetin Ikmen must confront his demons to reveal the shocking truth behind a young girl's death... When historian Suzan Tan is asked to examine the contents of a derelict villa on the Bosphorus, she is intrigued to discover a Ouija board among the artefacts. Forty years ago, a young girl was found with a knife in her heart in this villa. It is said that before her death this very Ouija board spelled out her name. The verdict was suicide - but what if it was a brutal act of murder and her killer was still walking free? Suzan asks Ikmen to solve the case, and despite his reluctance to get involved, he soon finds himself drawn into the mystery. With the help of his friend Inspector Suleyman, Ikmen delves into Istanbul's dark underbelly to uncover a terrifying tale of secrets, lies and murder.

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Barbara Nadel's novels, including A Knife to the Heart, are known for their intelligent and captivating storytelling, combining impeccable mystery plotting with an exotic and atmospheric setting. The series features Inspector Çetin İkmen, who is likened to "the Morse of Istanbul" due to his grumpy yet likeable nature. These books offer a deep dive into the intricate and alluring backstreets of Istanbul, filled with complex characters and a vivid, poignant narrative.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472254597

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Book Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 224g

Pages: 320

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Barbara Nadel Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Police Procedural

About the Author

Trained as an actress, Barbara Nadel used to work in mental health services. Born in the East End of London, she now writes full time and has been a visitor to Turkey for over twenty years. She received the Crime Writers' Association Silver Dagger for her novel DEADLY WEB, and the Swedish Flintax Prize for historical crime fiction for her first Francis Hancock novel, LAST RIGHTS.

To find out more, follow Barbara on Twitter @BarbaraNadel or visit her website www.barbara-nadel.com

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