Death under her skin
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The choice of the New York Times.
Ideal for fans of Richard Osman.
Tattoos predicted her death ...
Just a few years ago, Willojin Parker was an ordinary wandering circus artist. Now she works with Lilian Pentikost, the most famous detective in New York. But the past does not want to let her go ...
Someone killed a "amazing tattooed woman", a circus girlfriend Will. She pierced her knife in the back, and Valentin Kalishchenko, a man who replaced Will"s Will, turned out to be the only suspect.
To protect Kalishchenko from a date with an electric chair and understand circus intricacies, Miss Pentikost with his assistant go to the sleepy town of Stoppard, Virginia. Very soon they begin to understand that the former colleagues Will are still masters of illusions, and secrets can be hidden not only under the ink on the skin ...
A charming and witty detective with two courageous detectives, a stray circus and a fascinating investigation in the center of the plot.
"amazing! It is nice to watch how the pentikost and Parker solve riddles one after another and open like characters. Stephen Spotswood is a master to create amazing stories. " - The New York Times Book Review
"outstanding style, flavor and excellent jokes - this is what this noir detective does so special." - Tana French
"You are waiting for the plausible atmosphere of a wandering circus and breathtaking puzzles ..." - Kirkus Reviews
"Bright and exciting story with beautiful characters and funny dialogues! Stephen Spotswood is now included in the list of my favorite authors, and I will recommend a series about Pentikost and Parker to everyone. " - Criminal Element
Ideal for fans of Richard Osman.
Tattoos predicted her death ...
Just a few years ago, Willojin Parker was an ordinary wandering circus artist. Now she works with Lilian Pentikost, the most famous detective in New York. But the past does not want to let her go ...
Someone killed a "amazing tattooed woman", a circus girlfriend Will. She pierced her knife in the back, and Valentin Kalishchenko, a man who replaced Will"s Will, turned out to be the only suspect.
To protect Kalishchenko from a date with an electric chair and understand circus intricacies, Miss Pentikost with his assistant go to the sleepy town of Stoppard, Virginia. Very soon they begin to understand that the former colleagues Will are still masters of illusions, and secrets can be hidden not only under the ink on the skin ...
A charming and witty detective with two courageous detectives, a stray circus and a fascinating investigation in the center of the plot.
"amazing! It is nice to watch how the pentikost and Parker solve riddles one after another and open like characters. Stephen Spotswood is a master to create amazing stories. " - The New York Times Book Review
"outstanding style, flavor and excellent jokes - this is what this noir detective does so special." - Tana French
"You are waiting for the plausible atmosphere of a wandering circus and breathtaking puzzles ..." - Kirkus Reviews
"Bright and exciting story with beautiful characters and funny dialogues! Stephen Spotswood is now included in the list of my favorite authors, and I will recommend a series about Pentikost and Parker to everyone. " - Criminal Element
Author:
Author:Stephen Sktswood
Cover:
Cover:Hard
Category:
- Category:Fiction
- Category:Detective Books
- Category:Poetry & Literature
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:Offset
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:18+
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-04-181036-8
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