Synopses & Reviews
The moment Id scanned the outside of the building, I turned to Bruno and said, “First impressions, it looks straightforward.” Looking back, I cant help but wonder what I was thinking. I mean, put that line at the opening of a crime novel and its practically a guarantee that everything is about to get complicated.
Charlie Howard—globe-trotting mystery writer, professional thief, and poor decision maker—is in Paris. Flush with the success of his latest book reading, not to mention a few too many glasses of wine, Charlie agrees to show a complete novice how to break into an apartment in the Marais. Fast-forward twenty-four hours and Charlies hired to steal an ordinary-looking oil painting—from the exact same address.
Mere coincidence? Charlie figures theres no harm in finding out—until a dead body turns up in his living room and he finds himself evading the law while becoming caught up in a quite outrageous heist. And thats before Charlies literary agent, Victoria (whos naive enough to assume that he looks like his author photo), finally decides they should meet face-to-face.
Nobody ever said a life of suspense was easy, but Charlie, the most disarmingly charming burglar since Cary Grant, soon finds things are getting way out of control.
Review
"Fast and funny, Ewans second offering in the Good Thief series is even better than the first."
--Booklist (Starred Review)
"Charlie Howard ... once again makes a funny, fast-talking narrator in Ewans delightful second mystery."
--Publishers Weekly
"A feast for the amoral."
--Kirkus Reviews
"Wonderful descriptions of locale, engaging and wacky characters, and an entertaining plot that will leave readers eager for the next book. Highly recommended."
--Library Journal
Praise for The Good Thiefs Guide to Amsterdam
“This impressive debut, a comic whodunit . . . owes much of its charm and success to its compelling antihero, Charles Howard. . . . The ease with which Ewan creates a memorable protagonist and pits him against a plausible and tricky killer will be the envy of many more established authors. The detection is first-rate, and Howard is a fresh, irreverent creation who will make readers eager for his next exploit.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“[Ewans] droll, funny, noirish style, cleverly drawn central character, and great descriptions of locale will make this a popular new series.” —Library Journal
“Charlie is agreeable company . . . as he narrates his own skilled thievery and flights of quick thought. Seeing the pieces fly together at the end without a single missing bit is pretty fun.” —Houston Chronicle
“[An] enjoyable plot and engaging characters. . . . A good first novel with lots of potential as a series.” —Booklist
“Although theres no telling where Ewan may send his likable hero next, read the book and see if you dont agree that, wherever it is, it must be soon.” —The News & Observer
Review
"Fast and funny, Ewans second offering in the Good Thief series is even better than the first."
--Booklist (Starred Review)
"Charlie Howard ... once again makes a funny, fast-talking narrator in Ewans delightful second mystery."
--Publishers Weekly
"A feast for the amoral."
--Kirkus Reviews
"Wonderful descriptions of locale, engaging and wacky characters, and an entertaining plot that will leave readers eager for the next book. Highly recommended."
--Library Journal
Review
"Fast and funny, Ewans second offering in the Good Thief series is even better than the first."
--Booklist (Starred Review)
"Charlie Howard ... once again makes a funny, fast-talking narrator in Ewans delightful second mystery."
--Publishers Weekly
"A feast for the amoral."
--Kirkus Reviews
"Wonderful descriptions of locale, engaging and wacky characters, and an entertaining plot that will leave readers eager for the next book. Highly recommended."
--Library Journal
Praise for The Good Thiefs Guide to Amsterdam
“This impressive debut, a comic whodunit . . . owes much of its charm and success to its compelling antihero, Charles Howard. . . . The ease with which Ewan creates a memorable protagonist and pits him against a plausible and tricky killer will be the envy of many more established authors. The detection is first-rate, and Howard is a fresh, irreverent creation who will make readers eager for his next exploit.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“[Ewans] droll, funny, noirish style, cleverly drawn central character, and great descriptions of locale will make this a popular new series.” —Library Journal
“Charlie is agreeable company . . . as he narrates his own skilled thievery and flights of quick thought. Seeing the pieces fly together at the end without a single missing bit is pretty fun.” —Houston Chronicle
“[An] enjoyable plot and engaging characters. . . . A good first novel with lots of potential as a series.” —Booklist
“Although theres no telling where Ewan may send his likable hero next, read the book and see if you dont agree that, wherever it is, it must be soon.” —The News & Observer
Synopsis
The moment Id scanned the outside of the building, I turned to Bruno and said, First impressions, it looks straightforward.” Looking back, I cant help but wonder what I was thinking. I mean, put that line at the opening of a crime novel and its practically a guarantee that everything is about to get complicated.
Synopsis
Charlie Howard--globe-trotting mystery writer and the most disarming burglar since Cary Grant in
It Takes a Thief--is flush with the success of his Paris book reading and a few glasses of wine when he agrees to show a novice how to break into an apartment. The next day, Charlie is hired to steal a painting--from the same address. Coincidence? Perhaps, but then why does a dead body turn up in his living room? And what is he going to do when his charming literary agent, Victoria (who is trusting enough to assume he looks like his author photo), decides they should finally meet face to face?
Nobody ever said a life of suspense was easy, but in Chris Ewan's The Good Thief's Guide to Paris, Charlie, the most disarmingly charming burglar since Cary Grant, soon finds things are getting way out of control.
Synopsis
Charlie Howard--globe-trotting mystery writer and the most disarming burglar since Cary Grant in
It Takes a Thief--is flush with the success of his Paris book reading and a few glasses of wine when he agrees to show a novice how to break into an apartment. The next day, Charlie is hired to steal a painting--from the same address. Coincidence? Perhaps, but then why does a dead body turn up in his living room? And what is he going to do when his charming literary agent, Victoria (who is trusting enough to assume he looks like his author photo), decides they should finally meet face to face?
Nobody ever said a life of suspense was easy, but in Chris Ewan's The Good Thief's Guide to Paris, Charlie, the most disarmingly charming burglar since Cary Grant, soon finds things are getting way out of control.
About the Author
CHRIS EWAN is a lawyer on the Isle of Man. His first novel, The Good Thief's Guide to Amsterdam, was hailed as one of the best "books for grownups" by the editors of Publishers Weekly and AARP The Magazine.