num_pages: 320
description: Following a dangerous string of clues, Riskin finds himself in hot pursuit of a little-known World War II criminal named Dr. Petoit, who, after promising sanctuary to hundreds of fleeing Jews in occupied France, led them to death in his own home. As Riskin uncovers his friend's own guilty part in these crimes, he himself comes face to face with the ultimate evil.
language: English
title: Epitaph
titlecomplete: Epitaph
genres: Thriller, Fiction, Mystery
ratings_count: 117
awards: awardedAt: 1009872000000
name: Shamus Award
category: Best First PI Novel
publisher: Mysterious Press