Maigret, Lognon and the Gangsters

''His artistry is supreme'' John Banville

''You''re a good soul, inspector, and when you''re up against the second-rate criminals you get here in Paris, you''re a crack policeman. But this business isn''t for you. These guys play rough and they may hurt you. Just drop it! What concern is it of yours, anyway?''

When Maigret learns that his hapless colleague Inspector Lognon is being menaced by some n...