Foreign Rights Univers Poche - Page 18 - 17 > THRILLERS / CRIMINAL CASES François-Xavier DILLARD Francois-Xavier Dillard was born in 1971 in Paris. Un Vrai jeu d’enfant is his first novel. Child’s Play 12 January 2012 Story of an expected half-assed robbery A luxury jeweler hires Emma, struggling PhD student, to convoy its collection in her backpack to the photographer. A simple and juicy steal for Momo and a sure way to get promoted for police captain Marc who’s got wind of Momo’s plan. Although sometimes just one hitch is enough to bring everything to a grinding halt... “A fast paced first thriller from a promising new author.” Le Point “In the world of thrillers, innovation and originality are impatiently awaited (…) Child's Play, the first novel by François-Xavier Dillard falls into this category.” Direct Matin Next plot to come out in 2013 Do It for Mummy When you lead your child to take the blame for your own crimes, what kind of grown-up could he become? 18 > THRILLERS / CRIMINAL CASES Jean-Marc SOUVIRA Jean-Marc Souvira is a Police Inspector and has been working for the Criminal Investigation Department for 25 years. He has also worked with Luc Besson as a scriptwriter on the movie Go Fast. Away With the Wind 12 May 2010 Rights sold: Germany (Luebbe), Russia (AST) Over 50,000 copies sold Some kill in cold blood but can’t stand to look at themselves in the mirror Three murders that are similar to another series committed years earlier (DNA included)… whose culprit has already been arrested. “The author always succeeds in putting us in the killer’s shoes, where we share his various crisis and fears. A superb thriller.” Le Nouvel Observateur “Jean-Marc Souvira uses his past experience to throw the reader into a quasi-clinical narrative.” Télé 7 Jours The Magician 14 February 2008 Sample English translation available Nearly 50,000 copies sold A journey through the mind of a serial killer “Masterstroke of a real cop.” Le Parisien “This book, written by a police officer, is unquestionably one of the deepest and most realistic delves into the troubled and terrifying world of criminal investigation.” Le Magazines des Livres > thrillers / action Gilles LEGARDINIER When We Were Men 13 January 2011 When Alzheimer’s disease threatens mankind. "When We Were Men is about a world that could soon be ours - after reading it we are moved, with the feeling of having received a humanity lesson." Le Magazine des Livres Exile of Angels 15 January 2009 Sample English translation available Rights sold: Portugal (Europa America), Russia/Ukraine (Family Leisure Club) SNCF French Thriller Award in 2010 When memory is stronger than death... • The author succeeds in combining action, original situations, diabolically orchestrated developments and philosophical reflections. “An exciting novel that stays with you long after finishing it: it is impossible not to recontemplate the brilliantly constructed intrigue.” Le Magazine des Livres See Gilles Legardinier on page 10. 19 > thrillers / paranormal SERGE BRUSSOLO Serge Brussolo is a prolific writer. Gifted with a surprising imagination, he is considered by the critics to be an exceptional storyteller, somewhere between Stephen King and Mary Higgins Clark. Agency 13 When you’re taken on by estate agents specializing in refurbished former crime scenes, you’d better prepare for the worst… Agency 13 is a real estate agency based in L.A. looking after properties that have been the scene of horrid crimes. In order to renovate these places and get them ready for sale, Agency 13 hires Mickie Katz, a young interior decorator who delves into the heart of hidden mysteries by immersing herself in their atmosphere… By the same author 20 > THRILLERS / NOVELLAS FRANCK THILLIEZ & LAURENT SCALESE Laurent Scalese wrote Le Baiser de Jason, Le Sang de la mariée, La Cicatrice du diable (Éditions Belfond). See Franck Thilliez on page 3/4. Blood and Ink To be published 6 June 2013 An author has been betrayed by his publisher. Will his sole imagination allow him to rewrite history? MAXIME CHATTAM Maxime Chattam published a trilogy (Michel Lafon) followed by “Le Cycle de la vérité” and his new series “Autre-monde” (Albin Michel). Pocket publishes all of Maxime Chattam’s works in paperback. Carnage 12 May 2010 Rights sold: UK (Gallic Books), Russia (Ripol) A high-school student shoots his classmates: a tragic and isolated event in New York… that is multiplying. Provisional cover 21 > HISTORICAL CRIME / MIDDLE AGES ELENA ARSENEVA Elena Arsevena was born in Moscow. In the 1980’s, she left the USSR, not without difficulty, and settled in Paris. Enchanting Russia Over 140,000 copies sold Elena Arseneva introduces us to Kievan Rus’ in the middle of the 11th century. 3 volumes available 22 “A genuine marvel.” L’Humanité Hebdo VIVIANE MOORE Of Irish-Italian origin, Viviane Moore is completely French, despite her name. Her first novels were published in 1997, to immediate success. Mysteries in 12th Century Europe Over 180,000 copies sold 7 volumes available Between stories and legends, mysteries and investigations, violence and passion, Viviane Moore’s cycle is a real hymn to Adventure. By the same author 23 jean-luc bizien brigitte aubert > HISTORICAL CRIME / 19th Jean-Luc Bizien used to be a teacher. He published numerous children’s and adults’ books. A Curious Psychiatrist This is how profiling started… A Sherlock Holmes specialist in psychology and his dauntless assistant form a daring duo who reminds us of "The Avengers" series. Brigitte Aubert works as a program planner for the cinema and has published fifteen or so thrillers (Le Seuil) , as well as detective novels for young adults. The Cinematograph Detective This series covers the years 1890 to 1900 and the highly original plots are based on the cinema, the opium of the decade that totally remodeled the 20th Century’s imaginary. “Orchestrating unstoppable suspense and skillfully manipulating the art of the cliffhanger and the unexpected, Brigitte Aubert has begun a promising series.” Ciné Live "With an unyielding plot that is as sharp as a knife, Jean-Luc Bizien tells a fast-paced story about the pursuit of a criminal mastermind." Dauphiné Libéré 4 volumes available 3 volumes available 24 > HISTORICAL CRIME / 20th FABRICE BOURLAND Fabrice Bourland is a great admirer of Edgar Allan Poe, Jean Ray, Robert Louis Stevenson and E.T.A. Hoffmann. The Detectives of Strange Over 50,000 copies sold English translations available Rights sold: UK (Gallic Books) 4 volumes available + 1 Novella A pair of heroes that tends to remind us of the most famous detectives of all times in a series of extra-ordinary investigations in which supernatural mixes with real life. “It’s as if you’re reading an Edgar Allan Poe corrected by Conan Doyle; or the other way around.” Point de Vue PIERRE D’OVIDIO Born in Paris right after the Second World War, Pierre d'Ovidio dabbed in painting and etching before consecrating himself to writing. He has published several novels at Éditions Phébus. Post-war and decolonization period 2 volumes available “Even more than the intrigue, what attracts us here is the naturalness and the cocky humour of the characters who are vividly sketched in a Paris in the style of Prevert or Carné, with the décor of Trauner.” Livres Hebdo Jean-Pierre ALAUX Previously in radio and television, Jean-Pierre Alaux is the co-author of an oenodetective series, “Le sang de la Vigne” (Éditions Fayard), which has become a major TV show in France. Crime & Monuments 3 volumes available > CARINE’S PICK / historical crime Claude IZNER21 February 2013 Topsy Turvy Paris, 1998. A bookseller has been killed in his shop. The only clues to be found by the corpse are two Jules Verne’s original editions that have been mangled. Milo Jassy, bouquiniste along the Seine, must solve the case for he might become a victim himself... See Claude Izner on page 9. Publisher at 10/18 25 > WOMEN’S FICTION Lisa KLIMT After studying at the French school of political science, Lisa Klimt has discovered the publishing business she is still working in. Penelope’s Curse 12 May 2010 Sample English translation available Rights sold: Italy (Sonzogno), Greece (Modern Times) Aren’t we all like Penelope, forced to wait for Ulysses’ return? • A genuine culture shock where modern concerns mix wonderfully with the most extraordinary epic of all time. “Lisa Klimt (writing under a pen name) incites rebellion with her blissful satire about love affairs.” Direct Soir Alice in Troubleland 8 September 2011 Alice is far from suspecting that the craziness of her Mary Poppins like sister could just change her life… for the better! • A comedy true to Lisa Klimt’s style with references that speak to our inner child’s soul, colourful characters, hysterical dialogs, lots of originality… and a touch of craziness! 26
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