This is the Day They Dream Of

In the gripping follow-up to the Times Thriller of the Year, "This is the Night They Come for You," readers are reunited with Superintendent Taleb, a character whose expertise lies in chameleon-like adaptability and avoidance of trouble. Yet, it seems that trouble has an uncanny knack for tracking him down, even in his attempts to quietly retire. When tasked with a television interview regarding a political incident buried in history for thirty years, Taleb's mission is clear: maintain the status quo. However, an unexpected truth-telling impulse submerges him into deep water and unintentionally reopens old wounds, propelling him into an investigation he wishes to evade.As Taleb confronts these reawakened memories from Algeria's turbulent past, he's plunged into a mystery that threatens to entangle him in its deadly web. The country's history is depicted as relentless and perilous, poised to ensnare the careless. He stands on the precipice of a decades-old enigma that might claim him as one more victim in its sordid tale.This sequel, "This Is the Day They Dream Of," follows Taleb and his clever ally, Agent Hidouchi of the Algerian Secret Service, as they grapple with the country's formidable past to protect themselves from its hazardous present. Praises for the preceding novel, "This is the Night They Come for You," include accolades from The Tablet for its ingenuity, The Times for its crafty plot twists, and Choice Magazine for its engaging fast-paced narrative and compelling characters. Renowned author Stephen King even lauded his previous work as magical and praised its captivating title.