• Four books in one! • Omnibus editions provide opportunity for new readers to discover Garnier – an author much praised for his conciseness, but the slightness of the individual books may have been offputting to some readers • Striking cover design • Critically acclaimed author with high-profile fans including Ian Rankin, John Banville and A. L. Kennedy • Review coverage includes Marilyn Stasio in the New York Times, John Powers on NPR and literary blogs such as The Complete Review • Rising popularity of French classic and contemporary noir such as Frédéric Dard, Simenon and Manchette