Last year, it was a woman who took the top step of the thriller sales podium. Fred Vargas won in front of nine ultra-known gentlemen.
“There are many excellent thrillers written by female writers but, in terms of sales, the market remains largely dominated by men.” Hélène Fischbach, director of Quais du polar, the high mass dedicated to the dark novel which is held in Lyon (Rhône) from April 5 to 7.