Forfeit (Ikmen Mystery 23)

In the twenty-third Ikmen mystery, GREED, LUST, and BETRAYAL lead to MURDER. Turkish TV star Erol Gencer is found dead with a Syrian refugee, and Inspector Mehmet Süleyman is on leave with his teenage son, Patrick. They uncover a tragic tale of dark secrets and double lives where nothing is as it seems.

Format: Hardback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 13 May 2021
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

In Barbara Nadel's twenty-third Ikmen mystery, Ikmen and Süleyman delve into a tragic tale of dark secrets and double lives. The early morning hours bring a shocking discovery as Turkish TV star Erol Gencer is found dead at his home on the outskirts of Istanbul, accompanied by a Syrian refugee whose stomach has been brutally split open with a cheese knife. The deceased Syrian is identified as Wael Al Hussain, whose wife, Samira, is currently serving time in prison for attempting to kill Gencer a year prior. However, Samira's sister pleads with Çetin Ikmen to re-examine her claim, as she believes her sister's story that Gencer's wife was behind the attack.

Meanwhile, Inspector Mehmet Süleyman is on leave with his teenage son, Patrick, who is visiting from Ireland. However, when Detective Kerim Gürsel's transsexual ex-lover, Pembe, is also murdered, shortly after confessing that Wael Al Hussain had used her for sexual favors, Süleyman realizes he must assist Kerim in solving this complex case.

As Ikmen and Süleyman immerse themselves in the Syrian diaspora, they uncover a tragic tale of dark secrets and double lives where nothing is as it seems. The investigation takes them through a world of mythical storytellers, where they encounter characters who hold powerful connections and hidden agendas. As they delve deeper into the case, they discover that the murders are linked to a larger conspiracy that involves influential figures and secret organizations.

With each passing day, the stakes become higher, and Ikmen and Süleyman must navigate through a web of lies, deceit, and danger to uncover the truth. As they unravel the layers of mystery, they face unexpected challenges and obstacles that test their courage, loyalty, and resolve.

In the end, Ikmen and Süleyman uncover a shocking revelation that ties the murders together and reveals a dark secret that has been hidden for years. The case brings to light the consequences of greed, lust, and betrayal, and the lengths that people will go to protect their secrets.

Barbara Nadel's "The Murder of a TV Star" is a gripping and suspenseful mystery that keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. With its intricate plot, well-developed characters, and atmospheric setting, this book is a must-read for fans of the genre.

Weight: 638g
Dimension: 165 x 241 x 43 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472273482