"Postcolonial politics and global commerce ignite the murder of a Haitian academic in Paris’s bohemian Left Bank…. Black at her peak, with rich historical background and a vivid sense of place supporting her compelling narrative."—Kirkus Reviews

"Black’s ability to combine the landscape of Parisian neighborhoods with the intricate politics of the city’s many immigrant communities is what gives this series its appeal….Aimée’s ongoing search for her father’s murderer and any trace of her vanished mother adds depth to the stories, and that family angle is heightened here with the possibility of a sibling. A solid outing in a dependable series."—Booklist