Paris in the Dark

In "Paris in the Dark," Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Olen Butler weaves a gripping narrative in his Christopher Marlowe Cobb series, set against the backdrop of World War I. Autumn 1915 finds Chicago reporter Kit Cobb in Paris, ostensibly to cover American ambulance drivers, but his mission quickly expands as he investigates a series of bombings threatening civilians. With his German language skills and undercover work for the US government, Kit must navigate complex threats that challenge his principles and survival skills. This installment marries fast-paced plotting with thought-provoking political and cultural themes, marking it as the series' standout work.