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3.8 of 5 stars
A tense and gripping thriller set in current-day Paris but with deep ties to turn of the century Paris, the Second World War, and the Cold War CIA. read full description

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Aug 30, 2009
Harvee rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Paris is known as the City of Lights but in this novel of suspense, Paris City of Night, journalist and travel writer David Downie shows us a seamier and more sinister side of the famous city where he lives and writes.

There are police everywhere in the city because of the constant threat of terrorism, many of the buildings are old, dusty, and fragile, and the past is ever present.

The novel begins in 1950, with George Henri in a photography darkroom developing a picture More...
Apr 18, 2011
J.F. rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Without ever having actually been to Paris, the reader feels as if they are there and rounding every corner with the characters. This really is one book that is impossible to put down. I do believe it is time for me to read it again. I know I will enjoy it just as much this time around.
Jan 12, 2012
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Dec 13, 2011
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Dec 04, 2011
David rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Nov 27, 2011
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Jun 05, 2010
Sarah rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Nov 08, 2009
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Nov 08, 2009
Connie rated it: 3 of 5 stars