Today, I’m participating in the cover release of Sword, by Romanian author Bogdan Teodorescu. It’s already been a bestseller in both Romanian and French, and it’s sure to capture the attention of English speaking noir and crime lovers. If you’re a fan of serial killers (fictional, of course) or political thrillers, be sure to keep reading for more information on the book. Thanks to Kelly of LoveBooksTours and Corylus Books for letting me join the tour!

Sword by Bogdan Teodorescu

On the streets of Bucharest, a brutally efficient serial killer is at work. His targets: individuals from the Roma community with a criminal record. Each victim is killed with a single blow to the throat and tensions rise at the same rate as the body count. For not everyone disagrees with this vigilante killer.

With Presidential elections about to take place, and the police seemingly unable to track down the elusive assassin they’ve nicknamed Sword, the government struggles to keep control while other political figures try to stoke public resentment for their own ends.

The demons in Romania’s fractured society begin to resurface, as old distrust and prejudices grow with each new victim from the Roma community. The case is under the media’s relentless spotlight. Meanwhile, ruthless figures both inside and outside the government are manoeuvring to take advantage of the situation. But are they playing with political fire for their own purposes – are they in danger of sparking a vicious racial conflict?

Bogdan Teodorescu paints an acid portrait of a divided society in this powerful political thriller containing themes that will echo around the world.

And now, for the cover:

Doesn’t that cover grab your attention? Sword releases on May 15, 2020. Be on the lookout for it!