Review
"... so much fun...Magson is an experienced writer, which shows in the sheer, slick enjoyability of the read. I was happy to place myself in his hands and allow him to manipulate my imagination."
--Praise for Adrian Magson's Lucas Rocco novels
"Brilliant - you just cannot put it down. The gloomy, sombre, atmospheric landscape of Picardie is brilliantly evoked... I eagerly await the next offering."
--Praise for Adrian Magson's French police series
" A stunningly atmospheric follow up to 'Death on the Marais'... the story moves at a cracking pace, with the tension mounting with every page, I couldn't read fast enough. A definite entry for your `not to be missed' list." --Mystery Women Reviews
"... expertly written... an enjoyable read from beginning to end. Rocco is a character that remains with you long after you have finished and... The depressing, grave, atmospheric landscape of Picardie is vividly brought to life." --SHOTS Magazine - Ayo Onatade
"You have to love Rocco... France's answer to Jack Reacher - tall, dark, broad and dedicated to right wrongs. `Death on the Rive Nord' - `c'est magnifique'!"
--crimesquad.com Author of the Month
“ …a darker and subtler novel than ‘Death on the Marais’… The novel is ingeniously plotted and works up to an unexpected climax. A thoroughly enjoyable read from an accomplished crime writer… “
--Historical Novel Society
--Praise for Adrian Magson's Lucas Rocco novels
"Brilliant - you just cannot put it down. The gloomy, sombre, atmospheric landscape of Picardie is brilliantly evoked... I eagerly await the next offering."
--Praise for Adrian Magson's French police series
" A stunningly atmospheric follow up to 'Death on the Marais'... the story moves at a cracking pace, with the tension mounting with every page, I couldn't read fast enough. A definite entry for your `not to be missed' list." --Mystery Women Reviews
"... expertly written... an enjoyable read from beginning to end. Rocco is a character that remains with you long after you have finished and... The depressing, grave, atmospheric landscape of Picardie is vividly brought to life." --SHOTS Magazine - Ayo Onatade
"You have to love Rocco... France's answer to Jack Reacher - tall, dark, broad and dedicated to right wrongs. `Death on the Rive Nord' - `c'est magnifique'!"
--crimesquad.com Author of the Month
“ …a darker and subtler novel than ‘Death on the Marais’… The novel is ingeniously plotted and works up to an unexpected climax. A thoroughly enjoyable read from an accomplished crime writer… “
--Historical Novel Society
Product Description
Picardie, 1963. In the dead of night a truck drops a group of illegal workers by a deserted stretch of canal - days later, one of them is found stabbed to death and Inspector Lucas Rocco has a new case to solve.
Trawling the Algerian community for information is a sensitive issue, one that terrifies his bosses who force Rocco to tread carefully. Too carefully for Rocco’s liking. To add to his problems, amongst the illegal immigrants is a young woman on the run from her brutal gangster husband, Samir Farek – a man with a big agenda: to take over as gang lord in Paris, and willing to dispose of anyone who gets in his way...
