Off Side (A Five Star Title) [Paperback]

Manuel Vazquez Montalban (Author)

Book Description

Series: A Five Star Title | Publication Date: January 1, 2001

Montalban writes with authority and compassion —a Le Carré-like sorrow.—Publishers Weekly

"Montalban is a writer who is caustic about the powerful and tender towards the oppressed"—TLS

Off Side is the 5th novel in the hugely successful Pepe Carvalho series. To revive its sagging fortunes, Barcelona soccer club has bought the services of Jack Mortimer, European Soccer Player of the Year. No sooner has Mortimer taken possession of his company Porsche than death threats start arriving. Are they a hoax, the work of a loner or are they connected to the awesome real estate speculation that is tearing Barcelona apart?

Manuel Vazquez Montalban lives in Barcelona where he was born in 1939. Journalist, writer, and chef (the Pepe Carvalho cookbook is a Spanish best-seller), Montalban is best known for his dectective novels. He is the winner of the Raymond Chandler Prize for Dectective Fiction and many other major awards.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"'To celebrate the beautiful game, Serpent's Tail have translated this fascinating Euro-novel featuring deadly deeds in the world of Spanish soccer.' Val McDermid 'The most original detective to come along in an age and the mix of political intrigue, Barcelona style, and Catalan cooking tips, makes for a great read.' Venue 'Splendid flavour of life in Barcelona and Madrid, a memorable hero in Pepe.' Scotsman"

About the Author

Manuel Vazquez Montalban was born in Barcelona in 1939. He was a journalist, novelist and creator of Pepe Carvalho, a fast-living, gourmet private detective. Montalban won both the Raymond Chandler Prize and the French Grand Prix of Detective Fiction for his thrillers, which are translated into all major languages. He died in October 2003.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Serpent's Tail (January 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1852427426
• ISBN-13: 978-1852427429
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,367,322 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)