The Prophet Murders: A Hop-Ciki-Yaya Thriller (Hop-Ciki-Yaya) - Softcover

Mehmet Murat Somer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1846686334 ISBN 13: 9781846686337

Publisher: Serpent's Tail, 2008

Synopsis

“Hysterically funny.”—Time Out Istanbul

“As refreshing as cookies and cold lemonade on a summer day. I wish there was a Turkish Almodovar to film all these novels one day.”—Perihan Magden, author of 2 Girls

The first in a new Turkish detective series. A killer is on the loose in Istanbul and killing transvestites. Our protagonist—fellow transvestite, nightclub owner, and glamour-puss extraordinaire—turns into an investigator in the search for the killer. It’s a tough case—can she end the slaughter without breaking a nail?

Mehmet Murat Somer lives in Istanbul, where he ran a business consultancy before taking up writing full time.

About this title

About the Author:

Mehmet Murat Somer was born in Ankara in 1959. After graduating from university, he worked for a short time as an engineer, and for an extended period as a banker. Since 1994, he has been a management consultant, conducting corporate seminars on management skills and personal development. When not working out in the hammam, he writes thrillers.

Review:

M M Somer's novels are hysterically funny and get better each time. * Time Out - Istanbul * This is what we need our Europe to be: sexy, clever and dressed in better clothes than your average Prime Minister's wife. Turkey can only move on from here -- Stella Duffy They are as refreshing as cookies and cold lemonade on a summer day. I wish there was a Turkish Almodovar to film all these novels one day. -- Perihan Magden, author of 2 Girls Watch out, here comes the transvestite killer thriller. An absolutely shocking comedy. -- Peter Tatchell Somer has captured the essence of Istanbul with a tour round its haunts, its sights, its people and its nightlife all in the search for the elusive killer whose murder rate is accelerating... a highly recommended read. * Aesthetica * A twilight world of online and real-world extremism that's murkier than the lighting in any transvestite nightclub. A delightful confection * Time Out * A camp comedic thriller... amusing high-adrenalin romp * The Times * Istanbul's Miss Marple - although he prefers leather catsuits to tweed skirts * Daily Telegraph * [A] stylish pulp thriller... The Prophet Murders gives the crime genre a naughty, original facelift -- Tina Jackson * Metro * Surprising and entertaining... this eye-opener of a crime novel is not to be missed -- Joan Smith * Sunday Times * Superior mysteries -- Maureen Freely * Guardian * A whip-smart Istanbul crime series * Guardian *

About this edition

• Publisher: Serpent's Tail
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1846686334
• ISBN 13: 9781846686337
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224