Death and the Devil - Softcover

"The author achieved something remarkable...a thrilling crime drama in which he almost playfully delivers historical information."--Geschichte von Koeln

"This crime story is perfect for those who love tension packed thrills... For all devotees of intelligent crime stories..."--Neues Leben

"A crime story which fascinates through its detailed historical flair."--Flug Magazine NRW

..".a work of compelling originality ...a thriller that makes history not only palatable but quite entertaining. Strongly recommended..."--Library Journal

..".splendidly researched crime story...explosive writing style. A highly intricate thriller..."--EKZ

..".author's fluid writing...signifies a special gift for storytelling, but tells also of a profound joy for imagining a story."--Compact Magazine

..".story of the battle for supremacy at the top of Society, far beyond all other historical writings."--Schuess Bonn

"Strong action sequences...should help solidify Schatzing's reputation as a versatile storyteller."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Versatile in language and with much feeling for historical flair, tension and wit."--Koelnische Rundschau

When the construction of Christianity's most ambitious ecclesiastical building is shadowed by a bitter power struggle and the murder of the structure's esteemed architect, a petty thief known as Jacob the Fox, the murder's lone witness, finds himself making unlikely alliances to safeguard his life from a brutal assassin. Reprint. 25,000 first printing.