by Trevanian
First published 1981
Trevanian brings his distinctive storytelling to this 1981 work of fiction. The author, whose novels have reached readers across more than fourteen languages and sold millions of copies globally, crafts another narrative that draws from his unique perspective. Writing from his home in the French Basque mountains, Trevanian delivers the kind of precise, controlled prose that made his previous works international successes. The novel showcases the author's ability to blend character development with his characteristic attention to detail and atmospheric tension. Readers familiar with his other works will recognize his talent for creating stories that operate on multiple levels, combining surface entertainment with deeper currents of meaning. The book stands as another example of why Trevanian's fiction has found such broad international appeal.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, 20th-century, adventure
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-development, multiple-levels
Setting: French Basque Mountains
Period: 1981
Mass Market Paperback · Jove