An elegant, pageturning thriller in the vein of night film and crooked letter, crooked letter, this tautly crafted novel is about stories. The book of mirrors starts with a secret manuscript about a coldcase murder and then uses a host of characters and perspectives to make you look in every direction. A smart, sophisticated murder puzzle sure to please the more literaryminded aficionados of the form kirkus. Register to the hindu for free and get unlimited access for 30 days. Oct 10, 2015 eugen ovidiu chirovici, the book of mirrors. Before moving to united kingdom, he published ten detective novels in his home country. Ukbased romanian authors first novel in english becomes a. An interesting look at memory when literary agent peter katz receives a partial book submission entitled the book of mirrors, he is intrigued by. He spent years as a journalist, first running a prestigious newspaper and later a major tv station. He now lives in britain, and the book of mirrors is his first novel in english.
The book of mirrors is the perfect novel for fans of psychological suspense and reading group fiction. The official website for the author eugen ovidiu chirovici. Framed 04 feb 2020 general fiction adult the essence of darkness 18 apr 2020 horror. When peter katz receives a manuscript, he initally put it to one side. O chirovici was truly a book that i would describe as a slow burn. It was a fun, light read but it wasnt extraordinary. Here you will find information about the career, studies and the hobbies of the author eugen ovidiu chirovici. Not truly a thriller per say, but more a slow moving mystery. The crime is unsolved and the case closed, until one of the professors students writes a manuscript containing their recollections of the situation. Chirovici had a career in massmedia, running a national daily newspaper and then a tv news channel. He made his literary debut with a collection of short stories, and his first novel, the massacre, sold over 100,000 copies in the romanian languagean absolutely unprecedented number in that market.
Chirovici draws his characters well and tantalizes the reader with judiciously timed revelations. Chirovici published on jan 23, 2017 by lucindablogs the book of mirrors is the story of a murder of a university professor which took place in the 1980s. I decided to read this novel when i saw the name of the author, chirovici. The author, richard flynn is writing a memoir about his time at princeton in the late 80s, documenting his relationship with the famous professor. Early in chirovicis intricately plotted first novel, new york literary agent peter katz is intrigued by a manuscript titled the book of mirrors submitted by richard flynn, a copywriter for a manhattan ad agency. Oct 12, 2015 murder mystery the book of mirrors, snapped up by publishers in 18 countries, is expected to make eugene chirovici a sevenfigure sum dalya alberge mon 12 oct 2015 02. Chirovici born 1964 is a romanian author of suspense and crime. Jan 26, 2017 already translated into 37 languages, the book of mirrors is the perfect novel for fans of psychological suspense and reading group fiction. The book of mirrors is a crime novel by romanian writer eugen chirovici, published on september 7, 2017. The author, richard flynn is writing a memoir about his time at princeton in the late 80s, documenting his relationship with the famous professor joseph wieder. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Already translated into 37 languages, the book of mirrors is the perfect novel for fans of psychological suspense and reading group fiction.
You have reached your limit for free articles this month. Murder mystery the book of mirrors, snapped up by publishers in 18 countries, is expected to make eugene chirovici a sevenfigure sum dalya alberge mon 12. It has the books, short stories and columns written by eugen ovidiu chirovici. The book of mirrors is an intelligent, wellpaced, decently written thriller set in the. With 37 translations, it is one of the most translated literary works in the world. Eugen ovidiu chirovicis website writer, journalist. Even though it is set in the 1980s, it felt more like it would fit in the 1950s. The book of mirrors is the story of a murder of a university professor which took place in the 1980s. The author, richard flynn, has written a memoir about his time as an english student at princeton in the late 1980s, documenting his relationship with the protegee of the famous professor joseph. Literary agent peter katz receives part of a manuscript for a book, a memoir so it seems, of the author, richard flynn, and his time at princeton. From the first few pages of the book of mirrors, just like literary agent peter katz, i was hooked and desperate to read the remainder of richard flynns story. The book of mirrors draws the reader into a tangled web of deceit, ambition and murder. An interesting look at memory when literary agent peter katz receives a partial book submission entitled the book of mirrors, he is intrigued by its promise and original voice. A gripping psychological thriller full of hidden fragments and dark reflections.
Jan 26, 2017 the book of mirrors ebook written by e. Early in chirovicis intricately plotted first novel, new york literary agent peter katz is intrigued by a manuscript titled the book of mirrors submitted by richard flynn, a copywriter for a. I was looking forward to this novel because of all of the advance praise it has received. He is best known for his first english novel, the book of mirrors references. Another murder in retrospect with multiple pov characters, this time the murder of a princeton professor back in the 80s. The book of mirrors should come with a label warning. Listen to an excerpt from the book of mirrors audiobook or download your copy from itunes. I was excited to hear that this novel has been sold in 38 territories in the world, and decided that i had to give it a shot and see what all the hype was about. He did, and the book of mirrors was immediately signed by a literary agent, sparking a uk auction and worldwide rights sales. When literary agent peter katz receives a partial manuscript detailing the events surrounding the brutal unsolved killing of a famous psychology professor some 27 years earlier, he becomes intrigued, smelling truecrime blockbuster potential. Literary agent peter katz receives part of a manuscript for a book, a memoir so it seems, of. About the book of mirrors eugen ovidiu chirovicis website. Feb 02, 2017 eo chirovici s english language debut crime thriller, the book of mirrors concerns an unsolved murder case which has been all but forgotten. Chirovici was something of a literary sensation when it was first published in britain.
With 37 translations, it is one of the most translated. Chirovici tells us about his route to publication, writing in english and his new psychological thriller, the book of mirrors. Stylishly plotted, elegantly written, and packed with thrilling suspense until the final page, the book of mirrors is a book within a book like youve never read before. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Chirovici was born in transylvania to a romanianhungariangerman family. The book of mirrors oregon digital library consortium.
Chirovici draws his characters well and tantalizes the reader with. Already translated into 37 languages, the book of mirrors is the perfect. He came to live in britain only three years ago, now eugene chirovici s first attempt at writing a novel in english has become a global publishing phenomenon. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the book of mirrors. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel. Thankfully, chirovici has done just that with the book of mirrors. Theres a nice hook, in that the first account of the murder is sent to a literary agent in the form of a submission sample, but by the time he reads it the. When literary agent peter katz receives a partial book submission entitled the book of mirrors, he is intrigued by its promise and original voice. Chirovici, 97817847571, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Chirovici tells us about his incredible new psychological thriller, the book of mirrors.
Jan 26, 2017 he did, and the book of mirrors was immediately signed by a literary agent, sparking a uk auction and worldwide rights sales. Murder mystery the book of mirrors, snapped up by publishers in 18 countries, is expected to make eugene chirovici a sevenfigure sum. An elegant thriller in the vein of night film and crooked letter, crooked letter, this tautly crafted novel is about stories. I liked the format the book within a book style format. The romanian authors murder mystery, the book of mirrors, has been snapped up by publishers in 23 countries. Kindle store kindle ereader kopen gratis kindleleesapps engelse ebooks content en apparaten kindleondersteuning. The written is simple, engaging and i can see a movie being made after the book. Dec 27, 2016 when literary agent peter katz receives a partial book submission entitled the book of mirrors, he is intrigued by its promise and original voice. Eo chirovicis english language debut crime thriller, the book of mirrors concerns an unsolved murder case which has been all but forgotten.
The new science of cause and effect by judea pearl, dana mackenzie english may 15, 2018 isbn. The author is a native romanian who had published 10 detective novels in his native language. Oct 26, 2016 thankfully, chirovici has done just that with the book of mirrors. The book of mirrors is an intelligent, wellpaced, decently written thriller set in the academia world. He has had a prestigious and varied career in the romanian media and has also published novels and short stories in his native language. The german edition of the book of mirrors, written by eugen ovidiu chirovici.
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