A Private Business

Born in the East End of London, Barbara Nadel is the author of the acclaimed Ikmen series of crime novels, set in Turkey. She lives in Lancashire.

'Bleak, brutal and timely' Financial Times. 'a compelling new series' Sunday Telegraph. 'a despairing look at the underbelly of London but it has the ring of truth' Independent. 'an enjoyable novel ... I look forward to the second Hakim and Arnold mystery already' Shotsmag. 'A gutsy tale well-grounded in local colour' The Times. 'a new and original pair of detectives in poverty-stricken Stratford East ... This despairing look at the underbelly of London has a ring of truth' Belfast Telegraph. 'Another Nadel winner' Crimesquad. 'Barbara Nadel weaves an intricate story around the lives of ordinary people and the devastation that is caused when people are not what they seem ... A good read, very enjoyable' Eurocrime. 'Typical Barbara Nadel fare, rich in quirky plotting' Good Book Guide.

'Bleak, brutal and timely' Financial Times. 'a compelling new series' Sunday Telegraph. 'a despairing look at the underbelly of London but it has the ring of truth' Independent. 'an enjoyable novel ... I look forward to the second Hakim and Arnold mystery already' Shotsmag.