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City of Dark Kindle Edition

by Claire Dickinson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 43 ratings
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The Paris catacombs. The city’s subterranean shadow. Hundreds of kilometers of tunnels. A land of history and legend, where the underground explorer treads a fine line between reality and irreality. As the top inspector on the counter-terror squad, Khalid Sadiqi thought he knew everything there was to know about the City of Light’s weak spots. But this is new. This is the City of Dark. Seeking to learn more about the world below the city, Sadiqi stumbles on the impish help of Antonia Corrigan. The vibrant young engineer heartens the jaded inspector. Not only can she wend her way through her underground playground with lively agility, she also knows all the myths and legends that will prove to be the key to unlocking the mysteries. But will her knowledge of the tunnels below ground be enough to stop the mayhem above?
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"City of Dark is a captivating contemporary thriller set in (and under) Paris. Fans of the city will feel an intense connection through the vivid descriptions throughout the novel. The story is incredibly complex with a dizzying array of motives and possible bad guys. Passion for the mystery enshrouding the catacombs makes the journey beneath exciting and a little frightening. The terrorism angle feels fresh and unexplored. If you enjoy a literary nail-biter, this novel is for you!
Claire Dickinson is a gifted and creative author. Buckle up and settle in for a 150 kilometer-per-hour under and above ground thrill ride. City of Dark will keep you guessing until the end!"
- Jennifer Jackson indiestoday.com

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07SPDBCJ1
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (June 3, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 3, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5299 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 523 pages
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    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 43 ratings

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Claire Dickinson

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C.H. Dickinson was born in Canada but has spent most of her life in Paris, with extended stopovers in London and Prague. She holds a doctorate in Economics from Pantheon-Sorbonne University and works in French higher education. She has published three novels and is currently working on the sequel to City of Dark.

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NW_Prof
5.0 out of 5 stars A Fabulous, Intense Story of Power & Justice
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2020
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I found this book recommended on a French tour guide’s FB page, who described it as an overview of the Paris catacombs & it’s history. It’s also an intense story of Paris & the two main characters who fight for justice & find something in each other they both badly needed. Not sparing on details, it’s never boring & takes us on a wild ride through the world of politics & terrorism, the beauty & darkness of the city, & the surprising details of a plot against humanity. Can’t wait for the sequel!
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sls4ak
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent characters!
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2022
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There is a level of writing that is seldom achieved by many authors, where the individual characters have unique voices. Claire Dickinson has a achieved that level. This is a compelling story with much to keep a reader enamored. The love scenes are tasteful.

The action could have been more gripping. I am guessing that Claire hasn't been in many fights, firefights, or witnessed too much carnage. The effort is there and is sufficient, but in the thriller genre, it is less than thrilling.

I am looking forward to the next book and am following this author.
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Tim
5.0 out of 5 stars Surprising
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2020
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This book is more than I was expecting. It’s a very good story most definitely, but more than that it is written in a way that to me, as I finished it, the thought came to me that it was magical. Fantastic job by the author and when the sequel is done, I will definitely pick it up!
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Julian Williams
4.0 out of 5 stars Very engaging and suspensful
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2019
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I thought the characters were very good and well-developed. I really like the subject matter and how the author tied in the underground and above-ground pieces along with the different policing forces. The plot was awesome if lots of twists and turns. I did feel at certain times that there were some unnecessary descriptions that could have been cut but the writing was still good.
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FV
5.0 out of 5 stars MOST GRIPPING!
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2021
This book is impossible to put down! (At least I couldn't do it). I read it while traveling and kept it always handy so that I could follow the events in the book while in line at the airport, waiting for the restroom on the plane to become available, on escalators, in taxis, etc. The characters became what felt like good friends (some closer than others) and the intrigues above and below ground in one of the most beautiful cities of the world kept the suspense always high. There is so much in this book; adventure, crime, passion, love, history, even sociopolitical considerations, all in a fast-paced thriller that is a pleasure to read. I can't wait for the sequel!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2019
What an amazing journey this book will bring you on!
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Rodney Simpson
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant and rare
Reviewed in Canada on February 21, 2020
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The connection between France and Quebec is rarely seen in literature. This book brings it to light. To English Canada, Quebec ranges between a historical artefact and a severe pain in the ass. The story also highlights the sheer corruption of French politics. Not simply money, but control. One line in here stand out. All these years after The Revolution, France is still run by a clique of aristocrats. As one who lived there, you are left with the same question. What breeds such a level of arrogance when nothing in the country's history supports it. The references to Algeria are very telling. In a century of dirty wars, it was one of the most evil, again based on the sense of superiority to emblematic of the French. Living in Algeria after it was all over, one constantly came across the scars and the deep bitterness. Nothing in modern day Bosnia compares with what was evident in Algeria of the late 60s.
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Woof
5.0 out of 5 stars An absorbing book
Reviewed in France on January 4, 2020
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City of the dark takes the reader into a cleverly designed and quite credible plot involving terrorism, cops, academics and the city of Paris in a stuffy summer. Even if you know Paris quite well, you will surely learn a lot about the history of the catacombs and the game of cat and mouse between cataphiles and "cataflics" (the quarry police brigade). The catacombs provide an oppressive, dark and dangerous environment, which suits perfectly a thriller book.
The characters are endearing and the author takes the time to set up the scene, so that the book gets more absorbing as pages scroll.
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Maureen
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific - would make a brilliant movie!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 28, 2019
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* 4.5 stars *

Many people visiting Paris will have taken a tour of the catacombs - that ethereal world beneath the busy streets of the French capital. These are the public parts, accessible for a small fee, but the tourist tunnels are just the beginning. Seventy feet beneath the surface, well below the Métro and the RER, there lies a vast network of mines and tunnels not accessible to the general public.

Some of these tunnels have access to Government buildings, schools, and hospitals. Now, imagine if those tunnels were utilised by a terrorist organisation - using explosives or some noxious substance that could kill those going about their daily business in the buildings and streets above whilst evading detection themselves below!

This is the terrifying scenario that Inspector Khalid Sadiqi of the counter terrorism squad is faced with in City of Dark. The opening scene is at the Val de Grace military hospital where the prime minister has been assassinated. This is a particularly secure facility, but it appears that his killer accessed the building from the catacombs, and also left behind messages taunting his pursuers.

Sadiqi teams up with Canadian engineering student Antonia (Toni) Corrigan in his quest to catch the killer. Toni is an expert on the catacombs, her knowledge is second to none - don’t forget that this claustrophobic world below Paris is a place where it’s easy to get lost and find oneself continually hitting dead ends, and the likelihood of never finding your way out is entirely possible, so Sadiqi definitely needs her knowledge, if he’s to discover the killer’s lair.

This was an exciting and well researched storyline, with much historical and political detail. The surly Sadiqi contrasts with the bubbly and quirky Toni, but though Sadiqi is drawn to her romantically, he’s not entirely sure she’s trustworthy.

Well written, with a frightening but credible scenario. I could see this transferring to the big screen quite easily, and I would be first in the queue to see it!
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Garth Appleby
5.0 out of 5 stars Great new Quebec author
Reviewed in Canada on August 8, 2019
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The perfect read for the summer, with a fascinating new character involved in French anti-terrorism. A modern renaissance of the great inspector Maigret. Looking forward to future books involving the same characters: both good and bad.
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MEYER
4.0 out of 5 stars Policier dont l'histoire se déroule à Paris.
Reviewed in France on July 22, 2019
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Très bon policier qui se déroule à Paris. L'histoire est haletante et le livre offre des informations très intéressantes sur l'histoire de Paris et plus particulièrement sur les catacombes, le Panthéon, le lycée Henri IV.
A lire avec plaisir.
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