Bannalec, Jean-Luc

This slow-paced, descriptive mystery should appeal to fans of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express.

The sequel to The Granite Coast Murders is rich in detailed description of the Breton forest. For readers who appreciate atmospheric mysteries or Arthurian legend.

In his debut mystery, which was a German best seller, the pseudonymous author brings the charming Breton towns of Concarneau and Pont-Aven to life with his vivid descriptions of the landscape, architecture, and regional food. Dupin has many loner tendencies that do not make him a good team player, but he is likable nonetheless. An excellent choice for readers who enjoy international mysteries as well as for fans of Donna Leon, Louise Penny, and Georges Simenon.