“John Le Carre meets Gabriel Garcia Marquez Pérez-Reverte has a huge following and it's spreading.” —The Wall Street Journal Arturo Pérez-Reverte's latest novel has him poised for true breakout bestsellerdom: The Queen of the South hit multiple bestseller lists and garnered stunning reviews, with raves describing it as his greatest achievement to date. An extraordinary novel, it captivated booksellers, critics and readers almost without exception. The Queen of the South spans continents, from the dusty streets of Mexico to the sparkling waters off the coast of Morocco, to the Strait of Gibraltar and Spain. Set to the irresistible beat of outlaw ballads, this sweeping story encompasses sensuality and cruelty, love and betrayal, as its heroine's story unfolds. “A modern-day epic bearing the unmistakable ring of authenticity and a slam-bang narrative sure to resonate with legions of appreciative readers All the core elements, after all, are here: love, violence, betrayal and honor.” —Los Angeles Times “The Da Vinci Code and The Rule of Four pale in comparison with Pérez-Reverte novels Pérez-Reverte shines in some white-knuckles action sequences but his greatest triumph is [his] heroine.” —Time Out New York “Pérez-Reverte's literary thriller explodes with history, heartbreak [and] determination .An epic suspense story of heart and grit.” —Entertainment Weekly (Editor's Choice)