Budapest Noir: A Novel
"Budapest Noir offers a haunting social and political critique, empowering us not to forget the emergence of one of history's darkest moments: the rise of Adolf Hitler's Nazi Germany." (The Canberra Times)"Gordon is part Clark Kent, part Sherlock Holmes, combining an instinct for news with powers of deduction and a knack for righting wrongs in unconventional ways. [...] Here's hoping that the volumes published to date become available in the United States sooner rather than later." - (Joe Hartlaub, Bookreporter)"Gordon comes much more to resemble the noir kingpin Marlowe, who, like this Hungarian journalist, often ended up investigating something from which he stood to profit little − just because it was the right thing to do." (Matt Rees, author of The Palestinian Quartet)"In the best noir tradition, a single crime opens a Pandora's box of deadly secrets. Kondor's labyrinthine plot kept me turning the pages until the final twist."(Steven Saylor, author of theRoma Sub Rosamysteries)"Zsigmond Gordon is an engaging hero, possessed of a bitter-sweet cynicism and a powerful desire for justice, but is also uniquely Hungarian.Budapest Noiris an evocative and impressive debut." (Adam LeBor, author of The Budapest Protocol)“Atmospheric. . . . Classic noir.” (Publishers Weekly)“Kondor’s impressive first novel, which unfolds against an atmosphere tinged by alienation, fear, and the threat of violence, stands out for its deft writing, plausible scenarios, vivid sense of place, and noir sensibility.” (Library Journal)“Dark and edgy, with interesting characters and locales. More from Kondor would be welcome.” (Kirkus Reviews)