Amazon.com Book Description (ISBN 0452286549, Paperback)
John Le Carre meets Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Pérez-Reverte has a huge following
and it's spreading.
The Wall Street Journal Arturo Pérez-Reverte's latest novel has him poised for true breakout bestsellerdom: The Queen of the South hit multiple bestseller lists and garnered stunning reviews, with raves describing it as his greatest achievement to date. An extraordinary novel, it captivated booksellers, critics and readers almost without exception.
The Queen of the South spans continents, from the dusty streets of Mexico to the sparkling waters off the coast of Morocco, to the Strait of Gibraltar and Spain. Set to the irresistible beat of outlaw ballads, this sweeping story encompasses sensuality and cruelty, love and betrayal, as its heroine's story unfolds.
A modern-day epic
bearing the unmistakable ring of authenticity and a slam-bang narrative sure to resonate with legions of appreciative readers
All the core elements, after all, are here: love, violence, betrayal and honor.
Los Angeles Times
The Da Vinci Code and The Rule of Four
pale in comparison with Pérez-Reverte novels
Pérez-Reverte shines in some white-knuckles action sequences
but his greatest triumph is [his] heroine.
Time Out New York
Pérez-Reverte's literary thriller explodes with history, heartbreak [and] determination
.An epic suspense story of heart and grit.
Entertainment Weekly (Editor's Choice)