THE WATERMAN

Sinopsis de THE WATERMAN

They say drowning is easy… Daniel Jacquot always jokes that he joined the police so he could earn a living and still play rugby. And play he did, for France, scoring the winning try in a Five Nations final against the English at Twickenham. Twenty years on, Daniel Jacquot is still remembered for that mighty try. A handshake here, a drink there, a nod, a smile of recognition. But now he's a Chief Inspector, working homicide with the Marseilles Praise for the Jacquot series "Daniel Jacquot of the Marseilles PD is a marvellous invention and deserves to be discovered quickly. The characters and plot are great, but the real hit is Marseilles. It's gaudy, loud, sunny, and loaded with mystery. In short, the perfect backdrop for a killer who tracks, rapes and drowns young women. All that, and rugby too." "O'Brien's evocation of the hot, vibrant, and seedy port in which everyone seems to be either a cop or a criminal, and sometimes both, is as masterly as Ian Rankin's depiction of Edinburgh. More of Jacquot is promised - definitely one to watch." "In this, the first of what I hope is a long-running series, O'Brien creates a sexually-charged atmosphere that is as chilling as it is engaging." "Those lucky enough to pick up this debut crime novel will discover a wonderfully inventive and involving detective story with vivid French locales creating the perfect backdrop." "Lovers of thrillers will welcome this new voice."