Le Bonhomme Sept Heures
Translated title: The Seven O'Clock Man
Author: Godbout, Yvan
Genre: Horror
Year: 2024 | Pages: 240 | Origin: FRA | BA Seq Num: 86865
Reimagined tales from our childhood... stirring up our deepest fears! An elderly man and his dachshund enjoy tranquil days until new neighbors disrupt their peace. Oblivious parents, unbothered by the vulgarity and violence displayed before their young daughter. A cherished rose, waiting for an inadvertent mishap to set destiny in motion. A guardian of a labyrinth, eager to impart lessons and offer his time generously.
Yet, appearances can be deceiving: behind gentle eyes may lurk the gaze of malevolence, and beneath innocent faces may lie dark truths. Lost in the maze of the Kingdom of Dreams, young Laurie will face this stark realization. The Seven Hours Man, a beloved figure in Canada akin to Father Fouettard in Europe, emerges as a legendary being, crafted to soothe children by instilling fear
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?
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
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
Casse-Noisette
Translated title: Nutcracker
Author: Johnson, Sylvain
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Year: 2023 | Pages: 261 | Origin: FRA | BA Seq Num: 86877
During a winter fishing festival tragedy, young Fritz plunges into the icy depths of a lake. Meanwhile, the elusive Mouse King, a serial killer haunting the dim alleys of Montreal, continues to evade law enforcement. His grisly hallmark? Each victim is found with a live mouse in their mouth. Amidst this turmoil, a prostitute haunted by her past and the disappearance of her brother seeks redemption.
A corrupt police officer, grappling with his missing niece and a string of increasingly gruesome murders, adds to the chaos. In this reimagining of Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann's enchanting tale 'The Nutcracker and the Mouse King,' a family scarred by tragedy is thrust back into the spotlight years later, raising doubts about the chilling events surrounding Fritz's vanishing act on the frozen lake
Downfall
Author: Everly, Lou
Genre: Romance / Mystery
Year: 2025 | Pages: 416 | Origin: FRA | BA Seq Num: 91797
Raven isn't living anymore. She's just surviving. Since her father's death, her days have been a string of failures and misfortunes. Between the relentless bullying from other students at her high school, a neglectful mother, and the poison that has seeped into the walls of her home, her life has become a daily struggle. Having a series of one-night stands is her only escape, her only way to feel alive.
So, what do the rumors she inspire matter, if it's the price she has to pay to avoid complete collapse? Silas Gray Holloway is different from other boys his age. His interest in the girls at school is practically nonexistent. But one day, he learns that his best friend has been thoroughly humiliated by Raven Falls, a girl at his school with a reputation as scandalous as it is dubious.
His disgust for her grows until he harbors an unparalleled hatred for her. And yet, these two broken souls may have more in common than they care to admit
Prédateurs de la nuit
Translated title: Predators of the Night
Author: Grund, Maria
Genre: Thriller
Year: 2026 | Pages: 370 | Origin: FRA | BA Seq Num: 91815
Translated
'MY NAME IS SANNA BERLING. CAN WE TALK HERE, OR WOULD YOU PREFER SOMEWHERE ELSE?' A gripping psychological thriller from the queen of Swedish suspense. Sweden, March 1986. An icy fog blankets the lakes of Augu. Two years earlier, in this very spot, the remains of a teenage girl were found in two white suitcases. The murderer has been behind bars ever since. At least, that's what the locals believe.
When Sanna Berling, a newly graduated police officer, learns that another girl from the village has disappeared, she decides to investigate and uncovers inconsistencies in the case. The deeper she delves into this maze of lies and secrets, the more determined she becomes to expose the truth
Cache-cache
Translated title: Hide and Seek
Author: Sveistrup, Soren
Genre: Horror
Year: 2025 | Pages: 704 | Origin: FRA | BA Seq Num: 91808
Translated
Soren Sveistrup is back with a story as clever as it is twisted, one that will keep even the sharpest minds on the edge of their seats! Le Dauphiné Libéré Soren Sveistrup is back. So lock the door and get out your baseball bat.
If October knocked the wind out of you, Hide and Seek will take your breath away! Berlingske One, two, let's play a game. It all begins with an innocent nursery rhyme that children sing when they play hide and seek...
Three, four, I'm going to beat you senseless. Only to suddenly turn into a nightmare... Five, six, the game has to end. And awaken the memory of a bloody past.
After October, the master of Danish thrillers, Soren Sveistrup, returns with a stunning script that pits the investigative duo Mark Hess and Naia Thulin against one of the most complex and chilling cases of their careers
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
Love, mom
Author: Xander, Iliana
Genre: Mystery
Year: 2026 | Pages: 416 | Origin: FRA | BA Seq Num: 91805
What if your mother was hiding a secret so dark... it could destroy you? Twenty-one-year-old Mackenzie grew up in the shadow of her famous mother, EV Renge, a bestselling thriller author. So when her mother dies suddenly in an accident, Mackenzie inherits more than just grief. On the day of the funeral, she receives a strange letter that begins with the words: 'Want to know a secret? Love, Mom.'
Inside the envelope is an excerpt from her mother's diary. What Mackenzie discovers leaves her in shock. A second and third letter follow, each one revealing a disturbing truth. Lies. Manipulation. Murder. Very quickly, Mackenzie realizes that her mother may not have been who she thought she was, and that her fame hides a reality as unsettling as it is dangerous...
Because there are secrets that should never be unearthed. And truths worse than death
