About the book
An undercover cop and a prison inmate play a tense game of cat and mouse in this brilliantly original thriller by the master of French noir
At one of France’s toughest prisons, an undercover cop is attempting to trap an enemy spy by posing as a fellow inmate. So Frank and Hal find themselves holed up together in a grimy, rat-infested cell, each warily eyeing the other. As they plan a daring escape, an unexpected friendship ensues—but which is the cop and which is the spy?
Gritty and hard-hitting, The Wicked Go to Hell is a tense, paranoid 1950s thriller about duty and conscience, deception and loyalty, and about what it means to be human—whether you’re the good guy or not.
Editions of The Wicked Go To Hell
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781782271963
- EBook
- ISBN 9781782272243
Read an Excerpt
An undercover cop and a prison inmate play a tense game of cat and mouse in this brilliantly original thriller by the master of French noir
At one of France’s toughest prisons, an undercover cop is attempting to trap an enemy spy by posing as a fellow inmate. So Frank and Hal find themselves holed up together in a grimy, rat-infested cell, each warily eyeing the other. As they plan a daring escape, an unexpected friendship ensues—but which is the cop and which is the spy?
Gritty and hard-hitting, The Wicked Go to Hell is a tense, paranoid 1950s thriller about duty and conscience, deception and loyalty, and about what it means to be human—whether you’re the good guy or not.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Wicked Go To Hell about?
An undercover cop and a prison inmate play a tense game of cat and mouse in this brilliantly original thriller by the master of French noir
At one of France’s toughest prisons, an undercover cop is attempting to trap an enemy spy by posing as a fellow inmate. So Frank and Hal find themselves holed up together in a grimy, rat-infested cell, each warily eyeing the other. As they plan a daring escape, an unexpected friendship ensues—but which is the cop and which is the spy?
Gritty and hard-hitting, The Wicked Go to Hell is a tense, paranoid 1950s thriller about duty and conscience, deception and loyalty, and about what it means to be human—whether you’re the good guy or not.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Wicked Go To Hell?
Fiction > Thriller / suspense fiction > Psychological thriller
Where can I read a sample of The Wicked Go To Hell?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781782271963
Is The Wicked Go To Hell part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Pushkin Vertigo
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Wicked Go To Hell?
Frédéric Dard
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Wicked Go To Hell is available as paperback(ISBN 9781782271963) and ebook(ISBN 9781782272243)
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