For the first time, more French thrillers were sold in France than foreign ones. The thriller has historically been dominated by Anglo-Saxon and then Nordic authors.
The noir novel made in France ended up reversing the trend and rising to the top of the podium. The 20th anniversary of the Quais du polar festival, which opens on April 5 in Lyon, promises to be a joyous one. Subscribe to read more Already subscribed? To log in, click here.