A long way off

Critically acclaimed author with high-profile fans including Ian Rankin, John Banville and A. L. Kennedy Rising popularity of French classic and contemporary noir such as Frédéric Dard, Simenon and Manchette A hit with reviewers (including Marilyn Stasio in the New York Times and John Powers on NPR), bloggers (including MA Orthofer) and booksellers (such as New York's Albertine) An audience is building in the USA Intelligently written noir with a distinct French flavour.