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Robert Laffont
EAN : 9782221259245
Shaping : BROCHE
Pages : 336
Size : 140 x 225 mm
Kingdom of Screams

Collection : La Bête noire
Release date : 24/03/2022
She thought she had escaped him – but he has never forgotten her…
The new thriller from the 2020 laureate of the “The Bane” [La Bête noire] Award of French booksellers
 
Since the disappearance of her daughter several months ago, Esperanza, a young female police officer, is in a state of shock. Her daughter was taken at her grand-parent’s home, during the summer holidays. For seven month now, Esperanza and her parents are trying to fight their rising despair and anxiety.... Since the disappearance of her daughter several months ago, Esperanza, a young female police officer, is in a state of shock. Her daughter was taken at her grand-parent’s home, during the summer holidays. For seven month now, Esperanza and her parents are trying to fight their rising despair and anxiety. Taking leave without pay, the young and hot headed police officer moves to Rouen to continue her search. In her quest for her missing daughter, she is assisted by her colleague Manny who does everything in his power to help her, even risking his own career prospects. In order to save her daughter, Esperanza will have to face the traumatic events of her own past, memories that will resurface and catch up with her, menacing to overwhelm her and swallow her up.
All the while, it is all hands on deck for the Paris police: a mass murder has occurred in the capital, but the culprits have yet to be identified if they are to be brought to justice….
 
Key points:
A cinematographic, intrepid style and intriguing characters that will challenge and surprise the reader.
The second book of Mathieu Lecerf’s breathtaking trilogy. The first volume has been awarded the « The Bane » Prize of French booksellers in 2020 and has already sold more than 4,000 copies.
This publication will happen in synergy with Pocket editions.
The audio book rights for the first volume have already been sold.
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EAN : 9782221259245
Shaping : BROCHE
Pages : 336
Size : 140 x 225 mm
Robert Laffont