by Stephen Fry
First published 1991
Adrian Healey is ill-prepared for the strange twists and turns his life takes. One afternoon in Salzburg, he witnesses a brutal murder that plunges him into a web of lies, intrigue, and the Mendax device - a technological marvel with deadly consequences. As more killings follow, Adrian must navigate a labyrinth of secrets, betrayals, and the shocking truth about his own identity. Fry's debut novel is a sophisticated, uproarious romp that will leave you breathless.
Genres: adventure, mystery, crime, contemporary, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, unreliable-narrator
Setting: England
320 pages · Paperback · Soho Press