Author:Fred Vargas,David Bellos
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
Commissaire Adamsberg must be the most engaging French detective since Maigret
—— Scotland on SundayPoetic, offbeat and gently addictive. Her prose has an unusual deftness, a wry humour. A unique voice
—— GuardianAn intriguing, idiosyncratic voice
—— Time OutAn absolute masterwork. One of the best books of the year
—— Toronto Globe & MailA work of real class - its characters sharp, multi-faceted and original, and its style crisply intelligent
—— HeraldIntricate and vividly realised
—— Daily TelegraphTaylor is utterly enthralling
—— Bob Monkhouse , GuardianIntricate and vividly realised...a pin-sharp recreation of 19th-century life
—— Robert Douglas-Fairhurst , Daily TelegraphTaylor has a lot of fun with his premise, and readers should too
—— Suzi Feay , Independent on SundayTaylor] creates a vivid, kaleidoscopic world that constantly shifts before the reader's eyes
—— Judith Flanders , Sunday Telegraph
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