The Paris Diversion

‘Thrilling.’ SHARI LAPENA
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The Paris Diversion by Chris Pavone is a gripping thriller set in Paris, where the city becomes a hotbed of tension due to a looming terrorist attack. CIA operative Kate Moore must navigate a web of strategic deception and international intrigue while balancing her personal life. As the plot unfolds, multiple perspectives and hidden agendas lead to unexpected twists and high-stakes drama.
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You might enjoy this book if you relish intricate thrillers filled with espionage, multiple viewpoints, and rapid pacing. Set against the bustling backdrop of Paris, it weaves a web of high-stakes intrigue involving spies, marital tension, and unexpected twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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The Paris Diversion

The explosive sequel to the top ten bestseller The Expats, The Paris Diversion takes place over the course of one nail-biting day.

The explosive sequel to the top ten bestseller The Expats, The Paris Diversion takes place over the course of one nail-biting day.

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Sleek, cunning and breakneck . . . A knockout. — Megan Abbott

A fast-paced and heartfelt thriller . . . that echoes the best of John le Carré. — Daily Mail

You won't stop reading until the final devastating pages. — Stephen King

The Paris Diversion centres around Kate Moore, a mother with an intriguing past, who is striving to live a quiet life in another European city. On a typical morning, as she takes her children to school through the bustling streets of Paris, the cafes and avenues begin to stir with life.

Meanwhile, Kate's husband, Dex, is tasked with finding the perfect birthday gift for their son. However, his attention is divided; a looming financial issue at work occupies his thoughts. As troubling reports start to surface from key locations throughout the city, and the increasing sounds of sirens become impossible to ignore, the question arises: are their day-to-day lives on the verge of a dramatic upheaval?

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The Paris Diversion by Chris Pavone is often praised for its fast-paced narrative and intricate plot, keeping readers on edge with unexpected twists. Set against the backdrop of Paris, it combines espionage and suspense, though some reviews mention a complex storyline that could challenge some readers. The book has been noted for its rich character development and a vividly described setting that adds depth to the thrilling events.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571337231

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 April 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 120.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 258g

Pages: 576

About the Author

Chris Pavone grew up in Brooklyn, graduated from Cornell, and was an editor at book-publishing houses in New York for fifteen years. His 2012 debut, The Expats, described by the Sunday Times as 'a captivating, sophisticated thriller' won both the Edgar and Anthony Awards for best first novel and was a Sunday Times bestseller. It was followed in 2014 by the New York Times bestseller, The Accident and his his most recent novel, The Travelers, was The Sunday Times Thriller of the Month.

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