Mortal Ambitions

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When divorced, down-on-his-luck journalist Dimitri Boizot leaves Paris for a vacation in Brittany, he expects little more than some time to relax. But when the suave politician vacationing next door becomes the victim of a robbery-and kills the intruder in self-defense-Boizot gets an unexpected scoop. As Boizot dives into the investigation, however, it's clear the politician isn't telling the whole truth. Worse, the police can't identify the thief's dead body but seem willing to close the case anyway. As Boizot scrambles to uncover the true motives behind the crime, he reveals hints of a monstrous cover-up involving a French mining company with shadowy dealings in Africa. Soon, the journalist is scoring his biggest headlines ever and getting cozy with a mysterious blonde who could be part of the conspiracy. As his editor begs for more revelations, and as the dead bodies continue to pile up, Boizot must decide whom he can trust-and how much he's willing to risk to get the real story.

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Patrick Philippart is a Belgian journalist and the author of numerous books, including several featuring Dimitri Boizot, a down-on-his-luck Parisian journalist with a knack for solving intricate crimes. Philippart is passionate about writing and reading, and his favorite authors include Celine, Daniel Pennac, Romain Gary, John Irving, and Philip Roth. He lives in Liege, Belgium, where he is currently at work on a new Dimitri Boizot novel. For more information, look for him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/patrick.philippart.56 or follow him on Twitter at @Pat_Philippart.