Bruno, Chief of Police

Name: Bruno, Chief of Police
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (4 reviews)
Author: Martin Walker
ISBN: 9781440708954

Author: Martin Walker

Series: Bruno, Chief of Police #1

Narrator: Robert Ian Mackenzie

Unabridged: 8 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 04/03/2009

Categories: Fiction, Mystery & Detective

Synopsis

Acclaimed journalist Martin Walker has written a New York Times Notable Book and a novel shortlisted for the Whitbread Book of the Year Prize. Bruno, Chief of Police is the first installment of a series starring BenoIt "Bruno" CourrEges, the only cop stationed in a rural French village where tradition remains strong. "[A] timely whodunit . Walker deftly drives his plot toward a dark place where old sins breed fresh heartbreak."-Publishers Weekly

About Martin Walker

Martin Walker is a senior fellow of the Global Business Policy Council, a private think tank based in Washington, D.C. He is also editor in chief emeritus and international affairs columnist at United Press International. His books include The Cold War: A History, Makers of the American Century, and the Bruno series. He divides his time between Washington, D.C., and the Dordogne.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Alejandro on June 15, 2018

Great detective novel! WELCOME TO ST. DENIS This is the first book, introducing the character of “Bruno”, who’s proper name is Benoît Courrèges, and he is the Chief of Police, in a small town named St. Denis, set in the región of Périgord, France. St. Denis has been a town so calm that he rarel......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on November 05, 2024

This is the first book in the 'Bruno, Chief of Police' series. Benoit Courreges, Chief of Police of St. Denis, France, is known as Bruno to everyone in the tight little community. Bruno loves the town and tries to ensure that the local traditions are not disturbed by pesky regulations from the Europea......more

Goodreads review by PattyMacDotComma on June 04, 2023

4.5★ “Karim kept his eyes firmly away from his grandfather’s corpse and pointed to the wall by the side of the fireplace, there were two nails in the wall but nothing hanging on either one. . . . ‘The medal’s gone. And the photo.’ ‘What photo?’Bruno asked. ‘His soccer team, the one he played on when he......more

Goodreads review by Tim The Enchanter on March 12, 2015

Posted to The Literary Lawyer.ca A Wonderful Surprise - 5 Stars When I was looking for a book to read, I picked a number and randomly chose this one. I have no idea how it came to my attention or how it ended up on my list. Judging by the cover and description alone, this is not one I would no......more