Set during the French colonial war in Vietnam, this novel follows a British journalist and a young American idealist who become friends and find themselves in a love triangle with a Vietnamese woman. As the war escalates, the journalist becomes disillusioned with the American's naïve political views and the destructive impact of foreign intervention. The story is a critique of American involvement in Vietnam, exploring themes of love, friendship, and moral ambiguity.

The novel follows the life of a convicted Australian bank robber and heroin addict who escapes from prison and flees to India. Settling in the bustling city of Mumbai, he assumes a new identity and immerses himself in the local culture, forming a close bond with the people in a slum. As he navigates his new environment, he becomes entangled in various criminal activities, including running a free health clinic, working for the Bombay mafia, and fighting in Afghanistan. Throughout his journey, he grapples with love, forgiveness, and his quest for redemption, all while exploring themes of good and evil, friendship, and the complexities of the human spirit.

Set in the aftermath of World War II, the narrative unfolds in a devastated Tokyo, where the city grapples with the chaos of defeat and occupation. The story follows Detective Minami, a troubled and haunted investigator, as he navigates the murky waters of crime and corruption while trying to solve a series of brutal murders. Amidst the backdrop of a society struggling to rebuild, Minami's pursuit of justice becomes a personal journey through the shadows of his own past, reflecting the broader themes of guilt, redemption, and the search for truth in a world teetering on the edge of moral collapse.

Set against the backdrop of the 19th-century maritime world, the narrative follows the tumultuous journey of a British warship as it navigates the treacherous waters of the South Pacific. The story delves into the lives of the ship's crew, exploring themes of duty, hierarchy, and the struggle for survival amidst the unforgiving elements. As the vessel battles both external and internal storms, the characters grapple with their own moral dilemmas and the harsh realities of life at sea, culminating in a poignant reflection on human nature and the relentless pursuit of order in a chaotic world.

1944, à la veille du débarquement allié : un petit village aux confins de la Beauce et de l'Orléanais vit sous le couvre‑feu et l'Occupation. L'atmosphère est lourde et oppressante, mais, entre langage cru, plaisanteries et peines partagées, les habitants opposent une forme de résistance quotidienne et intime face à « l'heure allemande ».

A penetrating, often ironic portrait of provincial France under German occupation that follows the tangled lives of ordinary townspeople as they navigate survival, compromise and conscience; through a series of interwoven episodes the novel exposes petty ambition, opportunism and hypocrisy alongside acts of resistance and courage, offering a moral critique of a society whose routines and social codes enable collaboration and self‑preservation even as values are eroded by war.

A gritty, tightly focused account of a soldier caught in the chaos of the 1940 Dunkirk evacuation, following his struggle to survive amid sinking ships, burning beaches, and panicked troops; the narrative alternates sharp, realistic depictions of combat and crowds with quieter moments of reflection on fear, loyalty and the fragile boundaries between courage and self-preservation, offering a stark, human portrait of war’s disorienting violence and moral ambiguity.

A hard‑boiled private investigator narrates a series of gritty Los Angeles cases—murder, blackmail, double‑crosses and dangerous women—using wry humor and a weary moral code to expose corruption and survive the city's seedy underbelly.

This novel is set in a contemporary Moscow where the forces of light and darkness coexist in a delicate balance, each side policing the other to prevent the other from gaining too much power. The story follows Anton Gorodetsky, a member of the Night Watch, an organization of Others who have sworn to serve the Light, as he navigates a complex world of magic, morality, and political intrigue. Anton's journey takes him through various missions that challenge his beliefs and loyalties, forcing him to confront difficult truths about the nature of good and evil. As he delves deeper into the shadowy world of the Others, he encounters vampires, witches, and other supernatural beings, all while trying to prevent a catastrophic war between the forces of Light and Darkness.

Set against the backdrop of post-World War II Vienna, this collection of stories delves into the murky world of espionage, betrayal, and moral ambiguity. The centerpiece tale follows a writer who arrives in the city to find his friend dead under suspicious circumstances, leading him into a web of deceit and intrigue. The stories explore themes of loyalty, identity, and the blurred lines between good and evil, capturing the tension and uncertainty of a world recovering from conflict. Each narrative is rich with atmospheric detail, drawing readers into a shadowy realm where nothing is as it seems.