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Book Overview
Almodovar meets CSI as our transvestite detective investigates the murders of her 'girls' in heady Istanbul.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1846686334
ISBN13:9781846686337
Release Date:December 2008
Publisher:Serpent's Tail
Length:242 Pages
Weight:0.45 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.0" x 7.7"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
engaging fresh look at the streets of Istanbul
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
In Istanbul, the nightclub owner is depressed to learn of the murder of a transvestite and of the stance of police commissioner Selcuk Tanyer who admits his detective team has no lead and appears to be conducting a limited investigation at best. The nameless club owner being part of the small underground transvestite community is appalled and makes a few inquiries amongst his peers. He quickly learns that a serial killer is murdering transvestites who use the names of the Prophets. The amateur sleuth also finds out that the homicides are rituals in honor of the Prophet. With the help of an insider in the police force and chatroom member Jihad2000, the club owner prepares to catch the serial killer. The graphic murders and the solid amateur sleuthing are well written and entertaining in this translation from Turkish of the Mehmet Murat Somer's Hop-Ciki-Yaya saga. However, the Istanbul underground lifestyle steals the show starting with the nameless nightclub owner and his guided tour of a rarely seen side of Turkey. Fans who appreciate something different and have strong stomachs will enjoy this engaging fresh look at the streets of Istanbul. Harriet Klausner
Like an Almodovar movie meets Agatha Christie
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Great fun, vivid characters, a wonderful Istanbul scene! It is a true pageturner. Like the Almodóvar of What Have I Done to Deserve This? Mehmet Murat Somer colours his crime plot with dashes of social commentary and comedy. The novel's lively cast and punchy chapters keep you gripped...
Superior Mystery
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
If you're after superior mysteries, try Mehmet Murat Somer's The Prophet Murders.Set in contemporary Istanbul, it stars a transvestite detective. There is a whole series in Turkish and Penguin USA will be publishing Kiss Murder soon...
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