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English
One World
01 May 2018
Berlin, 1967: four members of the British rock band Pearl Harbour die at the same time but in separate locations. Inexplicably, the police conclude natural causes are to blame. Brussels, 2010: A homeless man is hit by a car outside the Gare du Midi, leaving him with locked-in syndrome, able to communicate (sometimes) by blinking. An Irish journalist starts to investigate. How did the members of Pearl Harbor die, and how is this linked to the homeless man in Brussels?

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Imprint:   One World
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 135mm,  Spine: 26mm
ISBN:   9781786071101
ISBN 10:   178607110X
Pages:   368
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print

Paul Colize is a Belgian novelist who was born in Brussels in 1953. Back Up won the de Saint-Maur Grand Prix and was a finalist in the Prix Victor-Rossel. He lives in Waterloo, Belgium. Louise Rogers Lalaurie translates fiction and literary non-fiction from French. Her translation of Gabrielle Wittkop's novella Murder Most Serene was shortlisted for the 2016 Best Translated Book Award.

Reviews for Back Up

'A masterpiece.' * Michel Bussi, author of <i>After the Crash</i> * `An impeccable tale of posthumous detection encompassing a loving look into the minutiae of rock and the atmosphere and background of some of its golden years. Add to that an exemplary mystery plot and you have a potent combination.' * <i>Crime Time</i> * 'Engrossing... This best-selling Belgian thriller, which was short-listed for two literary awards, is a treat for fans of dark mysteries and unreliable narrators.' * <i>Library Journal</i> * 'Intricate... Those interested in last century's European rock scene will be enthralled.' * <i>Publishers Weekly</i> * 'A vivid and clever story that takes us back to the musical scene swinging Sixties, but has a deeper plot at its heart. Highly recommended.' * <i>Promoting Crime</i> * 'A wonderful thriller... I have no qualms about recommending this book to anyone.' * <i>Historical Novel Society</i>, Editor's Choice * 'A dark and disturbing thriller.' * Mystery & Detective Agency *


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