Reviews for Belshazzar's Daughter (Inspector Ikmen Series #1)

The average rating for Belshazzar's Daughter (Inspector Ikmen Series #1) based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2008-05-28 00:00:00 Anway Pimpalkhare Okay, folks, I am a former librarian. I read books, I lend books, I donate books to the local library, I keep books, etc. Not many people feel about books as I do. That said, now I must confess I threw this book in the garbage after reading it. I knew at that moment that I would not, could not suggest it to anyone I know, and neither would I wish it on anyone at the local library. When someone throws Czar Nicholas and his family into the story, late in the story, with the old fairy tale of a surviving daughter ending up in Turkey 80 years later---I know it's fiction---but I can't stomach it. I guess it's a 0 star book in the end. Good riddance!

Review # 2 was written on 2011-05-08 00:00:00 Malaika Dunton I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I was afraid it would be a bit of a cozy. Nadel does not shy away from descriptions of graphic violence and gratuitous sex, a much grittier book than expected. If you are looking for a book that will get you excited about vacationing in Turkey this would not be the best choice. Nadel explores the seedier side of Istanbul and introduces the world to yet another great detective Inspector Cetin Ikmen. The Inspector dabbles in mysticism, drinks too much, has 8 kids, and a dependent father. He approaches each day with a raging hangover and yet still manages to put the pieces of the case together. I found this view of Istanbul fascinating and will most assuredly read the next book in the series.