Description: "Gerard Fulmard is a loser. A disgraced former flight attendant, he attempts the metier of private detective, with spectacularly disastrous results, then begins working for an obscure political groupuscule beset by an outsized share of infighting and backroom maneuvering. At first employed as an enforcer, Fulmard is then coopted by one of the party's less savory factions, sinking in deeper and deeper until he finds himself the reluctant assassin of the party's own leader--and that's when things really start going downhill"--
Review Quotes: "And so it transpires as the never-predictable French author turns to crime with the story of a sacked flight attendant who sets up his own investigation agency....It's a hectic tale, but keeping up with the breakneck pace is all part of the fun." --John Self, The Guardian
But if a whip-smart escape is what you're looking for--along with some tips on how to dress--you won't want to miss Command Performance. --Kai Maristed, World Literature Today "Command Performance [is] a somewhat dizzying but quite fun read, with some very amusing bits--both locutions and episodes." --M.A. Orthofer, The Complete Review "Echenoz's prose is like a wild, unpredictable animal that's also very colorful, so you read and enjoy it even if there are times when you're not exactly sure what's happening and wouldn't dare a guess as to what comes next...That Echenoz weaves these elements into a satisfying read is a testament to his talents as a storyteller." --Gabino Iglesias, Crime Reads