aJohn Le Carre meets Gabriel Garcia Marqueza]PA(c)rez-Reverte has a huge followinga]and itas spreading.a a"The Wall Street Journal" Arturo PA(c)rez-Reverteas 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 heroineas story unfolds. aA modern-day epica]bearing the unmistakable ring of authenticity and a slam-bang narrative sure to resonate with legions of appreciative readersa]All the core elements, after all, are here: love, violence, betrayal and honor.a a"Los Angeles Times" a"The Da Vinci Code" and "The Rule of Four" a]pale in comparison with PA(c)rez-Reverte novelsa]PA(c)rez-Reverte shines in some white-knuckles action sequencesa]but his greatest triumph is his] heroine.a a"Time Out New York" aPA(c)rez-Reverteas literary thriller explodes with history, heartbreak and] determinationa].An epic suspense story of heart and grit.a a"Entertainment Weekly" (Editoras Choice)