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A Long Night in Paris

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A Long Night in Paris by Dov Alfon is an exhilarating crime thriller set in the heart of Paris. When an Israeli tech entrepreneur vanishes from Charles de Gaulle Airport, an Israeli intelligence officer and a determined French detective join forces in a high-stakes investigation. As they delve deeper, they uncover a complex web of espionage, corruption, and power struggles.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy fast-paced thrillers with intricate plots set against the backdrop of espionage and international intrigue. It combines elements of a whodunit with a sophisticated look at geopolitical tensions, perfect for readers who appreciate a gripping narrative with a blend of crime and suspense.

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A Long Night in Paris

Chinese gangsters and Israeli intelligence face off in Paris - Israel's bestselling book of 2017, perfect for fans of Homeland, John Le CarrΓ© and Mick Herron

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From a former Israeli spy, comes the most realistic and authentic thriller of the year.

The Times Number One Bestseller

Winner of the CWA International Dagger.

A Times, Telegraph and FT pick for Summer Reads 2019, and an FT Thriller of the Year.

"The year's best espionage thriller" – Daily Telegraph Best Books of 2019

"Gripping, smart and shot through with dry wit. A terrific read" – Simon Beckett

When an Israeli tech exec disappears from Charles de Gaulle airport with a woman in red, logic dictates youthful indiscretion. But Israel is on a state of high alert nonetheless. Colonel Zeev Abadi, the new head of Unit 8200's Special Section, just happens to have arrived on the same flight.

For Commissaire Leger of the Paris Police, all coincidences are suspect. When a second young Israeli from the flight is kidnapped, this time at gunpoint from his hotel room, his suspicions are confirmed - and a diplomatic crisis looms. As the race to identify the victims and the reasons behind their abductions intensifies, a covert Chinese commando team watches from the rooftops, while hour by hour the morgue receives fresh bodies from around Paris.

This could be one long night in the City of Lights.

Translated from the Hebrew by Daniela Zamir

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A Long Night in Paris has been praised for its breathless excitement and intricate espionage action, all occurring within a single day. Reviewers highlight Dov Alfon's expertise in intelligence, which translates into a story rich in modern spycraft details. The novel is compared to the works of John Le CarrΓ© but noted for its lighter, more humorous style, featuring charismatic and likeable characters. Readers appreciate the thrilling plots, technical depth, and the vibrant depiction of international intrigue involving diverse characters and settings.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857058812

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 June 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: MacLehose Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 304g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Dov Alfon, brought up in Paris and Tel Aviv, is a former intelligence officer of Unit 8200, the most secretive arm of the Israeli Defence Forces. He was editor in chief of Israel's most influential newspaper, Haaretz, and chief editor of the leading publishing house Kinneret-Zmora. A Long Night In Paris, published in Israel to rave reviews, topped the best seller charts for 24 weeks. His previous projects have been called "fantastically creative" by the Guardian, "revolutionary" by The Paris Review and "incredibly inspiring" by The New Yorker. This is his first work of fiction.

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