Seeking Whom He May Devour

Informationen zum Autor Fred Vargas was born in Paris in 1957. A historian and archaeologist by profession, she is now a bestselling novelist. Her books have sold over 10 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 45 languages. Klappentext In this frightening and surprising novel, the eccentric, wayward genius of Commissaire Adamsberg is pitted against the deep-rooted mysteries of one Alpine village's history and a very present problem: wolves. Disturbing things have been happening up in the French mountains; more and more sheep are being found with their throats torn out. The evidence points to a wolf of unnatural size and strength. However Suzanne Rosselin thinks it is the work of a werewolf. Then Suzanne is found slaughtered in the same manner. Her friend Camille attempts, with Suzanne's son Soliman and her shepherd, Watchee, to find out who, or what, is responsible and they call on Commissaire Adamsberg for help. 'Ingenious. Slick, creepy and full of engaging odd characters, this thriller is a class act' Independent Zusammenfassung In this frightening and surprising novel, the eccentric, wayward genius of Commissaire Adamsberg is pitted against the deep-rooted mysteries of one Alpine village's history and a very present problem: wolves. Disturbing things have been happening up in the French mountains;

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Fred Vargas, Vargas Fred
• Con la collaborazione di: David Bellos (Traduzione), Bellos David (Traduzione)
• Editore: Vintage
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 01.01.2008
• EAN: 9780099515975
• ISBN: 978-0-09-951597-5
• Dimensioni: 131 mm x 29 mm x 194 mm
• Peso: 260 g
• Serie: Commissaire Adamsberg; Commissaire Adamsberg; Kommissar Adamsberg ermittelt / Commissaire Adamsberg; Kommissar Adamsberg / Commissaire Adamsberg
• Categorie: Narrativa > Gialli; FICTION / Mystery & Detective / General, FICTION / Crime, France, Fiction in translation, thriller; werewolf; wolves; blood in blood out