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Fiction, Crime & Thrillers

The Black Crescent

Jane Johnson (author)

Paperback Published on: 06/06/2024

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Synopsis

1950s Morocco: murder, magic and divided loyalties...

Hamou Badi is born in a mountain village with the magical signs of the zouhry on his hands. The zouhry is a figure of legend, capable of finding all manner of treasure. But instead of finding treasure, young Hamou finds a body.

Haunted by this unsolved murder, Hamou goes on to train as a police officer in Casablanca. Yet the city is trapped in a nationalist uprising, and Hamou is soon torn between his heritage and his employers. How will he choose between all he knows and all he loves?

'Hugely enjoyable' Rachel Hore
'Compelling' The Times
‘Addictive reading’ Viggo Mortensen
‘Powerful and transportive’ Elizabeth Chadwick
‘A must-read’ Chat

Publisher information

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN: 9781804546239
Number of pages: 400
Dimensions: 196 x 130 x 26 mm
Weight: 280g
Languages: English

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Excellent

I have to start my saying that this was a read which was different to my normal reads so came at it with a little trepidation, well I have to say that my r... READ MORE

Andy wormald

An outstanding read.

I wasn’t sure about reading this book based in 1950s Morocco but was immediately captured. The context of the period is used to excellent effect. The man c... READ MORE

Douglas Osler

A tale of political upheaval, murder and magic in 1950s Morocco

My thanks to Head of Zeus Apollo for an eARC via NetGalley of ‘The Black Crescent’ by Jane Johnson. Morocco, 1939. The novel opens in the mountain village... READ MORE

Vivienne O'Regan

Novel set in 1950s MOROCCO

The Black Crescent follows the story of a Berber boy, Hamou Badi, who is growing up in a poor, remote Moroccan village during the time of the French Protec... READ MORE

TripFiction

Highly recommended

A compelling plot, well developed characters and a terrific sense of place made this a very enjoyable read. Jane Johnson skilfully weaves local beliefs and... READ MORE

BookBubbles

Murder, magic, and political turmoil

“You know, Hamou, you stand with a foot in two worlds that are moving further apart by the day. Sooner or later you'll have to come down on one side or the... READ MORE

Emma Alvey

The Black Crescent

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