Impure Blood: A Captain Darac Mystery: 1 (Captain Darac Novel) - Softcover

..".breezy, entertaining crime novelfeatures more fascinating police work than thrills, but it s an auspicious debut." - --Publishers Weekly

Morfoot brings alive the Nice of intrigue and glamour, the soft light of Provencal evenings, and the seamy bouillabaisse of urban crime... A deeply satisfying feast. --Jim Kelly, award-winning author of The Water Clock

Great plot, appealing hero, glorious setting plus taut writing - a real winner. --Martin Walker, bestselling author of the Bruno Courrèges novels

"Morfoot introduces a delightful example of the disenchanted French boulevardier" - Library Journal - Starred Review / Pick of the Month

“A gripping, complex and fluently told story with a compelling sense of place and a troupe of well-formed and utterly believable characters” - Alison Joseph, author of the Sister Agnes mysteries
"procedural detail is impressive...the author’s portrait of Nice will delight fans of international crime; and his musings on the connection between jazz improvisation and detection will please music lovers." - Booklist
“If you are tired of bleak and dreary detective novels, pick this one up for a vibrant, satisfying read.” - The Crime Review

Peter Morfoot has written a number of plays and sketch shows for BBC radio and TV and is the author of the acclaimed satirical novel, Burksey. He has lectured in film, holds a Ph.D in art history, and has spent thirty years exploring the life, art and restaurant tables of the French Riviera, the setting for his series of crime novels featuring Captain Paul Darac of Nices Brigade Criminelle. He lives in Cambridge.