This series plunges readers into the heart of Paris, where the compelling Commandant Serge Morel tackles the most chilling crimes. Each case unfolds with suspense, psychological twists, and unexpected revelations. Follow Morel as he delves into the darker aspects of the human psyche, uncovering truth within a labyrinth of crime and intrigue. These stories promise thrilling reads for fans of atmospheric detective fiction set against the backdrop of the French capital.
Paris; in the stifling August heat, Commandant Serge Morel is called to a disturbing crime scene. An elderly woman has been murdered to the soundtrack of Faures Requiem, her body then grotesquely displayed. At first this strange case seems to offer few clues; and Morel has problems of his own.
Phnom Penh, Cambodia; the rainy season. When a French man, Hugo Quercy, is found brutally murdered, Commandant Serge Morel finds his holiday drawn to an abrupt halt. Quercy - dynamic, well-connected - was the magnetic head of a humanitarian organisation which looked after the area's neglected youth. Opening his investigation, the Parisian detective soon finds himself buried in one of his most challenging cases yet.