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Alex

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Alex by Pierre Lemaitre follows the gripping story of a young woman named Alex who is abducted and imprisoned in a wooden cage. As the investigation unfolds, led by the determined detective Camille VerhΕ“ven, unexpected twists and dark secrets emerge, revealing a complex web of intrigue and survival. This crime thriller is rich in suspense and keeps readers on edge with its clever plotting and intense character dynamics.
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This gripping crime and thriller story might capture your interest if you enjoy intense narratives with unexpected twists. You may appreciate the intricate cat-and-mouse plot and the complex, multidimensional characters that challenge perceptions. A compelling blend of suspense and intrigue may keep you hooked from start to finish.

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Alex

The acclaimed, worldwide bestselling second book in the Brigade Criminelle Trilogy, reissued in a stunning new package to tie in with Lemaitre's standalone thriller Blood Wedding

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SHE'S RUNNING OUT OF TIME

Alex Prevost - kidnapped, beaten, suspended from the ceiling of an abandoned warehouse in a wooden cage - is in no position to bargain. Her abductor's only desire is to watch her die.

HE WANTS ONLY ONE THING

Apart from a shaky police report, Commandant Camille Verhoeven has nothing to go on: no suspect, no leads. If he is to find Alex, he will have to get inside her head.

ESCAPE IS JUST THE BEGINNING

Resourceful, tough, beautiful, always two steps ahead - Alex will keep Verhoeven guessing till the bitter end. And before long, saving her life will be the least of his worries.

Series: The Paris Crime Files

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Alex by Pierre Lemaitre is praised by Stephen King as a top-notch suspense novel. The Times highlights Lemaitre as a potential household name in crime fiction. The Observer describes the book as a thrilling journey from horror to a well-plotted revelation, and The Guardian finds it to be a gripping, thrilling read meant to be devoured in one sitting.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857056269

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: MacLehose Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 149.0mm

Height: 201.0mm

Weight: 254g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Pierre Lemaitre was born in Paris in 1951. He worked for many years as a teacher of literature before becoming a novelist. He was awarded the Crime Writers' Association International Dagger, alongside Fred Vargas, for Alex. In 2013 his novel Au revoir la-haut (The Great Swindle, in English translation) won the Prix Goncourt, France's leading literary award.

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