The Prophet Murders: A Hop-Ciki-Yaya Thriller

by Mehmet Murat Somer

"Hysterically funny."-- Time Out Istanbul "As refreshing as cookies and cold lemonade on a summer day. I wish there was a Turkish Almodovar to film all these novels one day."--Perihan Magden, author... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1846686334
• ISBN13: 9781846686337
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Serpent's Tail
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.0" x 7.7"

Customer Reviews

engaging fresh look at the streets of Istanbul

In Istanbul, the nightclub owner is depressed to learn of the murder of a transvestite and of the stance of police commissioner Selcuk Tanyer who admits his detective team has no lead and appears to be conducting a limited investigation at best. The nameless club owner being part of the small underground transvestite community is appalled and makes a few inquiries amongst his peers. He quickly learns that a serial killer is murdering transvestites who use the names of the Prophets. The amateur sleuth also finds out that the homicides are rituals in honor of the Prophet. With the help of an insider in the police force and chatroom member Jihad2000, the club owner prepares to catch the serial killer. The graphic murders and the solid amateur sleuthing are well written and entertaining in this translation from Turkish of the Mehmet Murat Somer's Hop-Ciki-Yaya saga. However, the Istanbul underground lifestyle steals the show starting with the nameless nightclub owner and his guided tour of a rarely seen side of Turkey. Fans who appreciate something different and have strong stomachs will enjoy this engaging fresh look at the streets of Istanbul. Harriet Klausner

Like an Almodovar movie meets Agatha Christie

Great fun, vivid characters, a wonderful Istanbul scene! It is a true pageturner. Like the Almodóvar of What Have I Done to Deserve This? Mehmet Murat Somer colours his crime plot with dashes of social commentary and comedy. The novel's lively cast and punchy chapters keep you gripped...

Superior Mystery

If you're after superior mysteries, try Mehmet Murat Somer's The Prophet Murders.Set in contemporary Istanbul, it stars a transvestite detective. There is a whole series in Turkish and Penguin USA will be publishing Kiss Murder soon...