“Readers can jump in and enjoy Giral’s down-and-dirty investigative tactics and moral indignation, which he expresses loudly, caustically and frequently. [Paris Requiem] brims with mordancy.”

– Sarah Weinman, The New York Times Book Review

“British author Lloyd makes his U.S. debut with a stellar sequel to 2020’s The Unwanted Dead."

– Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“[A] superbly atmospheric thriller, which oozes moral ambiguity.”

– Booklist (sarred review)

"This smart historical thriller centers on a WWII-era Paris policeman who finds himself working on behalf of the occupiers, pushing him into a moral crisis and a new case that forces him to confront the true extent of the damage being done to the soul of his city."

– Dwyer Murphy, CrimeReads Editor-in-Chief

"Lloyd paints a vivid picture of Paris: the lines of people trying to buy highly rationed food, the jazz clubs where they try to escape their miseries, and their persistent attempts to block out the brutal facts of the occupation. The plot action is suspenseful and intense. The characters—both heroes and villains—are vividly drawn. This is definitely a captivating read!"

– Historical Novel Society

Praise for Chris Lloyd’s Detective Eddie Giral series:

“Terrific.”

– The Sunday Times (London)

“Sharp and compelling.”

– The Sun (London)

“A thoughtful, haunting thriller.”

– Mick Herron, international bestselling author of Sough House

“In Detective Eddie Giral, Chris Lloyd has created a flawed hero not just for occupied Paris, but for our own times, too.”

– Katherine Stansfield, author of The Mermaid's Call