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The Man from Carcassonne
Volume One
by Jack Duval
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Pub Date
3 Jul 2020
| Archive Date
11 Sep 2020
Description
HAUNTING… CHILLING… DISTURBING
The Man from Carcassonne is dark psychological fiction at its best, combining charismatic characters with atmospheric settings, revealing the secret world of a psychopath.
Set in the cities of Carcassonne, Toulouse and Paris, the story follows the life of fractured child Hugo as he becomes a man; his psyche twisted by events over which he has little control. With echoes of Patrick Süskind's Perfume, this dark novel is far more than the usual multiple-murder thriller. Duval writes with unashamed frankness about the depravity of the human condition, refusing to be silenced and drawing the reader into a desperate world where justice is everything, no matter what the price.
The Man from Carcassonne will appeal to readers interested not only in the act of murder and the psychopath that commits it, but in the often-untold tale of human frailty that lies beneath. Volume two to follow.
HAUNTING… CHILLING… DISTURBING
The Man from Carcassonne is dark psychological fiction at its best, combining charismatic characters with atmospheric settings, revealing the secret world of a...
Description
HAUNTING… CHILLING… DISTURBING
The Man from Carcassonne is dark psychological fiction at its best, combining charismatic characters with atmospheric settings, revealing the secret world of a psychopath.
Set in the cities of Carcassonne, Toulouse and Paris, the story follows the life of fractured child Hugo as he becomes a man; his psyche twisted by events over which he has little control. With echoes of Patrick Süskind's Perfume, this dark novel is far more than the usual multiple-murder thriller. Duval writes with unashamed frankness about the depravity of the human condition, refusing to be silenced and drawing the reader into a desperate world where justice is everything, no matter what the price.
The Man from Carcassonne will appeal to readers interested not only in the act of murder and the psychopath that commits it, but in the often-untold tale of human frailty that lies beneath. Volume two to follow.
A Note From the Publisher
The Man from Carcassonne is the first novel to be published under the name Jack Duval, with the second, The Little People, soon to follow. Jack has worked within psychiatric services for more than twenty years, and also writes world fiction under the pen-name of A.K. Karla.
The Man from Carcassonne is the first novel to be published under the name Jack Duval, with the second, The Little People, soon to follow. Jack has worked within psychiatric services for more than...
A Note From the Publisher
The Man from Carcassonne is the first novel to be published under the name Jack Duval, with the second, The Little People, soon to follow. Jack has worked within psychiatric services for more than twenty years, and also writes world fiction under the pen-name of A.K. Karla.
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Ebook |
| ISBN |
9781838596606 |
| PRICE |
US$6.99 (USD)
|
| PAGES |
200
|
Additional Information
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Ebook |
| ISBN |
9781838596606 |
| PRICE |
US$6.99 (USD)
|
| PAGES |
200
|
Average rating from 3 members
Featured Reviews
Alison V, Reviewer
This book is an amazing insight into the mind of a young boy who has no control over the events that then make him a man. How Hugo responds is in part due to the way he was treated and although not an excuse for the action he takes against those he believes are guilty, it is the basis of understanding why he does this. I truly enjoyed this book and cannot wait until Volume 2 is released and we find out how life treats Hugo, Eric, Fathers Paul and Hal as Hugo gets older.
Dawn L, Reviewer
Creepy and disturbing, "The Man from Carcassonne" tells the story of Hugo and how he came to be a killer. The overwhelming feeling is one of sadness, especially Hugo's childhood. It's a great story, written well, but probably went a little too deeply into Hugo's mind for me to be entirely comfortable. Don't read on a dark night!
My thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for a free copy to review. This review is entirely my own, unbiased, opinion.
Mandy T, Reviewer
This was a fast paced and tense novel with a great premise and well written characters. I became drawn in to this pretty quickly and invested in the outcome. I loved the style of writing and thought this was a great start to the series.
Featured Reviews
Alison V, Reviewer
This book is an amazing insight into the mind of a young boy who has no control over the events that then make him a man. How Hugo responds is in part due to the way he was treated and although not an excuse for the action he takes against those he believes are guilty, it is the basis of understanding why he does this. I truly enjoyed this book and cannot wait until Volume 2 is released and we find out how life treats Hugo, Eric, Fathers Paul and Hal as Hugo gets older.
Dawn L, Reviewer
Creepy and disturbing, "The Man from Carcassonne" tells the story of Hugo and how he came to be a killer. The overwhelming feeling is one of sadness, especially Hugo's childhood. It's a great story, written well, but probably went a little too deeply into Hugo's mind for me to be entirely comfortable. Don't read on a dark night!
My thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for a free copy to review. This review is entirely my own, unbiased, opinion.
Mandy T, Reviewer
This was a fast paced and tense novel with a great premise and well written characters. I became drawn in to this pretty quickly and invested in the outcome. I loved the style of writing and thought this was a great start to the series.
