L'horreur de Dunwich
Translated title: The Dunwich Horror
Author: Lovecraft, Howard Phillips
Genre: Horror / Fantasy
Year: 2023 | Pages: 96 | Origin: FRA | BA Seq Num: 86886
Translated
Dunwich, a dreary village nestled amidst the hills of Massachusetts, becomes the backdrop for eerie and unsettling occurrences. The birth of Wilbur Whateley shrouds in mystery, with misfortune casting a shadow over his family.
Raised in isolation, Wilbur succumbs to his dark instincts, embarking on a perilous path by pilfering the Necronomicon, a tome of witchcraft... Bolt the doors, seal the windows, and illuminate every corner before delving into this tome
Les accoucheuses - Le couvent des Pascalines
Translated title: The Midwives - the Pascalines Convent
Author: Sol, Alex
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Year: 2022 | Pages: 196 | Origin: FRA | BA Seq Num: 86880
In 1871, seventeen-year-old Louise hails from a prestigious Parisian family, deeply esteemed within the upper echelons of society. However, when she finds herself pregnant out of wedlock, her parents opt to safeguard their reputation by sending her to the Pascalines convent, overseen by the Midwives. Here, the Midwives care for the infants and facilitate adoptions for hopeful couples, in exchange for sheltering and supporting Louise.
Amidst France's post-war recovery from the Prussian conflict, the convent faces financial strain due to poor harvests and an epidemic, placing the Pascalines congregation in jeopardy. Undeterred, the sisters are determined to preserve their sanctuary, even in the face of a headstrong teenager like Louise, who questions the fate awaiting girls in complicated childbirth. Convinced that the nocturnal cries she hears hold a deeper meaning beyond mere pain, Louise sets out to uncover the truth
Plus grand que le ciel
Translated title: Bigger Than the Sky
Author: Grimaldi, Virginie
Genre: Social Novel
Year: 2024 | Pages: 21 | Origin: FRA | BA Seq Num: 91821
Elsa and Vincent meet every Wednesday in their psychiatrist's waiting room. She is raw and sharp-tongued. He is dreamy and restless. She is a funeral director. He is a novelist. She has just lost her father. He is hiding his deepest wound. She is late. He is early. Yet they have an appointment. Between bursts of laughter, Virginie Grimaldi captures these fragile moments where the imprint of memories mingles with the promise of a meeting
L'accompagnatrice
Translated title: The Accompanist
Author: Berberova, Nina
Genre: Social Novel / Historical
Year: 2024 | Pages: 108 | Origin: FRA | BA Seq Num: 86889
Translated
Set in Saint Petersburg in 1919 and Paris in 1920, this tale unfolds around a singer and her accompanist, their tumultuous relationship echoing the aftermath of the recent upheavals in Russia
Swan Song Tome 2 - La glace et le feu
Translated title: Swan Song Volume 2 - Ice and Fire
Series: Volume 2
Author: McCammon, Robert
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Year: 2023 | Pages: 540 | Origin: FRA | BA Seq Num: 86885
Translated
An ancient evil roams the desolate landscape of an America ravaged by nuclear war.
He is the Man with the Scarlet Eye, a malevolent force that feeds on the dark desires of the countless followers he has gathered into his service. His only desire is to find a special child named Swan - and destroy her. But those who would protect the girl are determined to fight for what is left of the world, and their souls.
In a wasteland born of rage, populated by monstrous creatures and marauding armies, the last survivors on earth have been drawn into the final battle between good and evil that will decide the fate of humanity
Ne le laissez pas entrer
Translated title: Don't Let Him In
Author: Jewell, Lisa
Genre: Mystery
Year: 2025 | Pages: 448 | Origin: FRA | BA Seq Num: 91802
They should have heeded that warning: Don't let him in. After her husband's sudden death, Nina meets Nick Radcliffe, a kind and attentive man who gradually enters her life and her heart. Nick is perfect in every way - too perfect, perhaps? Nina's daughter, Ash, is suspicious. Determined to protect her mother, she delves into the past of this mysterious Prince Charming... and soon regrets it.
In the neighboring town, Martha notices her husband, Alistair, being away more and more often. Despite his reassuring explanations, a persistent unease lingers. Something isn't right. What is he hiding? But it's already too late for Nina, Ash, and Martha: when the truth comes out, it's far darker than they could have imagined
Les Runes de Feu
Translated title: The Fire Runes
Author: Carau, Cyril
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Year: 2023 | Pages: 408 | Origin: FRA | BA Seq Num: 86874
September 1938. United States. A notorious serial killer, dubbed 'The Inquisitor of New England' by the media, instills fear in New York City. The discovery of a young girl's body marks the third victim, bearing mysterious runes etched into her flesh. FBI agents Jack Byrne and Scott Summers lead the investigation, aided by archaeologists from Columbia University, including the alluring and daring Coraline Starlin. As the death toll rises and a hurricane approaches, the elusive culprit evades capture. Adding to the mystery, The Inquisitor appears to defy natural laws to hunt and strike their targets.
In the gripping novel of suspense, 'The Runes of Fire,' dramatic twists unfold, immersing readers in a tale of destruction and grandeur
L'intrus
Translated title: The Intruder
Author: Sierra, Tracy
Genre: Thriller
Year: 2025 | Pages: 432 | Origin: FRA | BA Seq Num: 91804
A mother is home alone with her two children while a snowstorm rages outside. As she puts her son to bed, she hears a chilling sound: heavy footsteps ascending the stairs. In the darkness, she glimpses the silhouette of a man. Terrified, she leads her children to the oldest part of the house, where a secret room is hidden behind a wall.
They hide there while the man searches for them, trying to lure them out. The mother struggles to remain calm and think. Should she find a weapon or try to escape? But then she sees the man again. That face. That voice. She immediately realizes the situation is far worse than she thought. For now, she knows exactly who the intruder is and what he wants
Beyond Speed
Author: Lacombe, Romy
Genre: Romance
Year: 2025 | Pages: 680 | Origin: FRA | BA Seq Num: 91799
'With her, everything is faster, more intense, more real.' Elena thought she could start all over again. Her first year at university was supposed to be a fresh start after the tragedy that shattered her: the death of her father, a Formula 1 legend, which occurred right before her eyes.
But between her fear of speed and the unexpected return of her ex, Logan, her daily life is anything but straightforward, and her plans are faltering.
Meanwhile, Alex has only one goal: to become a professional driver. The son of Elena's father's longtime rival, he's preparing for the competition that could change his career. To participate, he has to win over sponsors and fans, all while earning his degree. When he meets Elena, the idea of a fake relationship seems obvious: studious and discreet, she's perfect for the role. 'Tragedy is written in my blood, Elena.'
Very quickly, what was meant to be just an arrangement becomes a ticking time bomb. Haunted by a past they can't erase, Alex and Elena embark on a perilous journey that could cost them dearly. Because beyond speed, it's fate that's behind the wheel. Will they manage to cross the finish line together?
La maison des silences
Translated title: The House of Silences
Author: Carrisi, Donato
Genre: Horror
Year: 2025 | Pages: 308 | Origin: FRA | BA Seq Num: 91807
WE CAN ESCAPE REALITY. NOT OUR NIGHTMARES. Every night, nine-year-old Matias claims his dreams are haunted by a silent woman dressed in black, to the point that the little boy has developed a phobia of sleep.
Desperate, his parents turn to Pietro Gerber, the renowned child hypnotist, to cure him. As the sessions progress, Gerber realizes that Matias's story reveals clues to a crime that has remained unsolved for years.
And that the fate of a stranger may well depend on this investigation where reality and the supernatural become intertwined. To save the innocent from an extraordinary threat, Pietro Gerber will have to defy the laws of reason and confront the demons of his past
