'Marseilles is no place for tourists.' This warts-and-all portrait of Marseilles, Izzo's home town, looks at the effects wrought by unemployment and National Front racism on a large immigrant population. One Helluva Mess, the latest fast-paced Izzo thriller, features Inspector Fabio Montale, the Marseilles flic fond of pretty women, good food and drink - and solo fishing trips. What will his catch be this time?<BR>Ugo, a childhood friend of Montale, is shot by corrupt cops in Le Panier, a rough part of the port. Then Leila, a young beur, is found raped and murdered in a field. In the background lurk the Mafia and neo-Nazi thugs. Time for Montale to down a glass of malt whiskey, and prepare for a tough inquiry.