Double Illusion (Ikmen Mystery 25): Inspiration for THE TURKISH DETECTIVE, BBC Two's sensational new TV series

Complex and beguiling: a Turkish delightIkmen is one of modern crime fiction's true heroes, complex yet likeable, and the city he inhabits - Istanbul - is just as fascinating - The TimesBarbara Nadel's distinctive Istanbul-set Inspector Ikmen thrillers combine brightly coloured scene setting with deliciously tortuous plots - the resourceful Ikmen is always struggling with intractable cases - GuardianInspector etin Ikmen is one of detective fiction's most likeable investigators, despite his grumpy and unsociable character . . . think of him as the Morse of Istanbul - Daily TelegraphIkmen and Suleyman form an easygoing if tense partnership as ever, and Nadel has no equal when it comes to summoning the dark side of her fictional environment, behind the glossy image of tourist brochures - Crime TimeNadel's deep passion for Turkish culture and her intimate knowledge of that land come through vividly in this riveting crime drama - Publisher's WeeklyThe delight of Nadel's books is the sense of being taken beneath the surface of an ancient city . . . We look into the alleyways and curious dark quarters of Istanbul, full of complex characters and louche atmosphere - IndependentFans of Barbara Nadel's Inspector etin Ikmen have had a front-row seat for the social and political changes that have been happening in Turkey, and revealing insights into the way they've affected the lives of the city's richly diverse inhabitants - The Sunday Times