District VIII (Hardback)

'Adam LeBor reveals that crime fiction still has exciting new avenues to explore' -- Val McDermid
'A first-class crime thriller ... with an original and engaging protagonist' -- Charles Cumming
'LeBor writes fiction with the scrupulous focus of the journalist ... the world he creates is driven by the sharp edge of reality' -- Alan Furst
'A cleverly written crime thriller ... the crime-reading public is in for a treat as District VIII satisfies every need on a crime story, heroism, villains, corruption and justice ... You won't regret picking this book up!' * Books Books Books *
'The discipline necessary for a successful journalist comes through very clearly in his work ... Everything he writes about is well researched, and essentially believable. He blurs fact and fiction in his stories' * TripFiction *
'The real joy about the novel comes in the descriptions of Budapest, which rival any guide book. LeBor clearly knows every nook of the city and its various districts' * Jewish Chronicle *
'More than just a procedural crime, it's a real novel with an interesting theme. I haven't been to Budapest but will now' * Frost magazine *
'This sophisticated thriller blends expert storytelling and social commentary ... Written with authority and verve, it takes the reader on a chilling journey' * The Lady *
'An excellent thriller, entwined with plenty of topical issues ... Kovacs gives the reader insights into an alien culture that is by and large reviled, and adds an exotic note to a gripping tale' * Crime Review. *