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<p>This remarkable <i>roman policier</i> introduces us to the formidable and yet very human detective-writer, Superintendent Llob and his devoted lieutenant Lino. It follows Llob in his search for the missing daughter of Ghoul Malek, one of the top power brokers in Algiers. In his search, Llob must traverse the fear-filled streets of Algiers, from the dens of the drug pushers to those of the cruel and fanatical Islamic fundamentalists. The poverty and constant terror and suspicion endemic to Algiers, torn apart by civil war, is set against contrasting glimpses of the corrupt and luxurious high society. The memory of the serene and beautiful Algiers that was makes the current situation all the more heartbreaking. More than just an outstanding mystery novel, with <i>Morituri</i> Khadra paints an unforgettable picture of the tragedy of modern Algeria, in language of breathtaking power and poetry.</p><h3>The Washington Post</h3><p>Khadra writes with a vehemence that comes from his memory of a different, more benign and beautiful Algiers that once was and might again be. The book rushes forward propelled by that rage. There are beautifully engineered vignettes and stunning, sharp bits o

Who reads Morituri (Toby Crime)?

Author

Khadra, Yasmina, Herman, David

Publisher

Toby Press LLC, The

Published

2003

Language

EN

ISBN

9788501079596

Category

work of fiction

Subjects

Literary Fiction, Romance, Fiction

Rating

3.36 / 5 (127 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14