The Day of Atonement by David Liss

The Day of Atonement by David Liss

Enthralling . . . a] sly, rich and swift novel of vengeance and rough justice.--The Seattle Times

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOKS OF THE YEAR BY LIBRARY JOURNAL

Sebasti o Raposa is only thirteen when his parents are unjustly imprisoned by the Inquisition, and he is forced to flee Portugal or face the same fate. But a decade in exile only whets his appetite for vengeance--transforming a once frightened boy into a dangerous man, determined to right unforgivable wrongs with unrelenting fury.

Well schooled by his benefactor, bounty hunter Benjamin Weaver, in the use of wits and fists alike, Sebasti o returns to Lisbon--in the guise of English businessman Sebastian Foxx--to stalk the ruthless Inquisitor priest Pedro Azinheiro. But in a city ruled by terror and treachery, no enemy can be underestimated, nor any ally trusted. As Foxx is drawn into the struggles of old friends, confronted by new foes, and forced to play a game of deception, he finds himself befriended, betrayed, tempted by desire, and tormented by personal turmoil. And when a twist of fate turns his plans to chaos, he must choose between surrendering to bloodlust or serving the cause of mercy.

Praise for The Day of Atonement

One of the masters of the historical thriller, Liss is back with yet another highly entertaining novel. . . . The Day of Atonement] paints a vivid picture of the waning days of the Inquisition, and of the truly evil religious leaders who led it. One of Liss's best books.--Minneapolis Star Tribune

Foxx is reminiscent of Lee Child's Jack Reacher: a man with his own moral code who takes on multiple adversaries simultaneously. . . . Liss has the start of another solidly researched, action-packed historical series here.--Booklist (starred review)

An] action-packed novel.--The Wall Street Journal

Snappy dialogue and convincing atmosphere . . . The plot moves swiftly to a shattering climax.--The Washington Post

Another intriguing thriller set against historical events for Liss, who has a knack for period detail, breakneck plots and characters we want to root for.--San Antonio Express-News

Fans of David] Liss know well his mix of dark arts and historical detail.--New York Daily News

David Liss is the author of fourteen novels, as well as numerous novellas, short stories, and comics. His previous books include A Conspiracy of Paper, which was named a New York Times Notable Book and won the 2001 Barry, Macavity and Edgar Awards. The Coffee Trader (2003) was also named a New York Times Notable Book and was selected by the New York Public Library as one of the year's 25 Books to Remember. He is also the author of the middle grade Randoms series.

Many of Liss's novels are currently being developed for television or film. He has worked on numerous comics projects, including Black Panther and Mystery Men for Marvel, The Spider and Green Hornet for Dynamite, and Angelica Tomorrow.

Liss lives in San Antonio with his wife and children.

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ISBN 13	9780345520197
ISBN 10	034552019X
Titre	The Day of Atonement
Auteur	David Liss
Série	Benjamin Weaver
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Type de reliure	Paperback
Éditeur	Random House USA Inc
Année de publication	2015-09-22
Nombre de pages	384
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