The Coldest Case: A Bruno, Chief of Police Novel (Bruno, Chief of Police Series #16) (Hardcover)
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Other Books in Series
This is book number 16 in the Bruno, Chief of Police Series series.
- #1: Bruno, Chief of Police: A Mystery of the French Countryside (Bruno, Chief of Police Series #1) (Paperback): $16.00
- #2: The Dark Vineyard: A Mystery of the French Countryside (Bruno, Chief of Police Series #2) (Paperback): $16.95
- #3: Black Diamond: A Mystery of the French Countryside (Bruno, Chief of Police Series #3) (Paperback): $16.95
- #4: The Crowded Grave: A Mystery of the French Countryside (Bruno, Chief of Police Series #4) (Paperback): $16.95
- #6: The Devil's Cave: A Mystery of the French Countryside (Bruno, Chief of Police Series #6) (Paperback): $16.95
- #7: The Resistance Man: A Mystery of the French Countryside (Bruno, Chief of Police Series #7) (Paperback): $16.95
- #9: The Children Return: A Mystery of the French Countryside (Bruno, Chief of Police Series #9) (Paperback): $16.95
- #10: The Patriarch: A Mystery of the French Countryside (Bruno, Chief of Police Series #10) (Paperback): $16.95
- #11: Fatal Pursuit: A Mystery of the French Countryside (Bruno, Chief of Police Series #11) (Paperback): $16.95
- #12: The Templars' Last Secret: A Mystery of the French Countryside (Bruno, Chief of Police Series #12) (Paperback): $16.95
- #13: A Taste for Vengeance: A Bruno, Chief of Police novel (Bruno, Chief of Police Series #13) (Hardcover): This item is not available for sale on this site.
- #14: The Body in the Castle Well: A Bruno, Chief of Police novel (Bruno, Chief of Police Series #14) (Hardcover): This item is not available for sale on this site.
- #15: The Shooting at Chateau Rock: A Bruno, Chief of Police Novel (Bruno, Chief of Police Series #15) (Hardcover): $25.95
Description
An anonymous skull, an unsolved murder, sinister rumors from the Cold War era of espionage--Bruno's investigation into a long-standing cold case finds him caught between an enigmatic winegrower and a menacing Communist organization from the past.
After attending an exhibit on the facial reconstruction of ancient skulls, Bruno wonders if this technology might provide an invaluable clue to a thirty-year-old cold case. But learning the identity of the murder victim is only the beginning.
The investigation quickly turns thorny and leads Bruno to a reclusive vintner, Henri Bazaine, whose education at a vocational school in a formerly Communist region has raised some eyebrows. An inquiry into the defunct school turns up shadowy reports of possible connections and funding from the Stasi, the repressive police agency of the former East Germany. The scrutiny on Henri intensifies once Bruno discovers that he was declared dead thirty years ago and has been living under an assumed name ever since.
The strange case is further complicated as Parisian bureaucrats get involved, hinting that essential diplomatic relations might be at stake. And to make matters even worse, the Dordogne is suffering from an intense summer drought that is sparking fires across the region. But as always, Bruno will keep a cool head through it all--and, bien sûr, takes time to enjoy a sumptuous Périgordian meal!
About the Author
MARTIN WALKER, after a long career of working in international journalism and for think tanks, now gardens, cooks, explores vineyards, writes, travels, and has never been more busy. He divides his time between Washington, D.C., and the Dordogne.
Praise For…
“Three different elements need to be addressed in Martin Walker's latest novel. First, the quality of writing, which is quite simply super. Second, the story, which in and of itself is enough to elevate this to the top echelon of police crime dramas. But the unexpected bonus is the culinary descriptions. They add a unique spice to the story, as they form a beautiful bond with the region, the people, and the art of good cooking. Highly recommended.”—Davis Bunn
