Foreign Rights Univers Poche - Page 21 - > 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 27 > valerie’S PICK / women's fiction AGATHE COLOMBIER HOCHBERG Agathe Colombier Hochberg writes successful novels dedicated to urban women and families confronted with modern concerns. Over 500,000 copies sold So Many Friends, So Many Lovers, So What? 3 May 2007 Sample English translation available Who said that the hardest part was finding Prince Charming? “A book in the same vein as Bridget Jones [....], but deeper, more psychological and 100% French!” Psychologies Magazine Slide Show 9 October 2008, Hardback / 228 pages Sample English translation available Rights sold: Spain (Planeta) Four love stories. Four periods in life. Eight points of view. That Moron Prince Charming 2 June 2005 Sample English translation available Rights sold: Vietnam (Nha Nam) Men never measure up to women’s dreams... “In this spicy comedy, both funny and realistic, Agathe Colombier Hochberg puts her finger on modern day life with as much insight as humour.” Lire 28 > valerie’S PICK / women's fiction Greek (Holiday) Tragedy 10 June 2010 Over 50,000 copies sold These disastrous holidays that we tend to remember forever... CEO, happily remarried, Geraldine juggles her professional and family life with surprising facility. The nightmare begins in the Dodecanese Islands during the first summer of her reconstituted family. Tragedy (Holiday) in Las Vegas 14 June 2012 When Geraldine and her tribe take off for their holiday in Vegas, place your bets because the games are made! • Brilliant comedies on how people show their true colours and come closer during disastrous holidays. Publisher at Pocket Sequel in Tel Aviv to be published in June 2013 29 > WOMEN’S FICTION Barbara ABEL See Barbara Abel on page 15. Prescription for Happiness 14 May 2009 Sample English translation available Not everyone is unlucky enough to be condemned to happiness Chocolate Heartburn Published 14 October 2010, Hardback / 324 Pages Lose your memory to start a new life... • A tender comedy that challenges one to think about interfamily relations and memories. “A juicy story that is both lighthearted and serious. To savour as a romantic comedy with an eccentric twist.” Ici Paris
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