Caleb Carr Livres

"New York, 1896... Un meurtrier auprès duquel Jack l'Éventreur fait piètre figure sème aux quatre coins du Lower East Side les cadavres d'adolescents mutilés sans provoquer la moindre réaction des pourvoirs publics... Révolté par tant d'indifférence, Theodore Roosevelt, alors préfet, fait appel à ses amis John Schuyler Moore, chroniqueur criminel, et Laszlo Kreizler, aliéniste – spécialiste des maladies mentales –, pour élucider cette énigme terrifiante. Leurs procédés sont révolutionnaires ! En étudiant les crimes, ils pensent pouvoir brosser le portrait psychologique de l'assassin, l'identifier et l'arrêter. Ils ont peu de temps. Le meurtrier continue à frapper. Les obstacles se multiplient mais rien ne pourra les arrêter..." [Source : 4e de couv.]

New York, juin 1897. Une épouse éplorée d'un diplomate espagnol engage la détective Miss Sara Howard pour lui venir en aide : sa petite fille a disparu... Immédiatement, l'équipe de Lazlo Kreizler se reconstitue autour de Sara, et de déductions en analyses, le profil psychologique du kidnappeur apparaît peu à peu sur leur grand tableau noir. Se dresse progressivement le portrait d'un être dont les mobiles ne sont pas politiques, d'une personnalité en proie à une étrange perversion, d'un tueur d'enfants ayant toutes les apparences de la normalité.

The ground-breaking historical whodunnit, in which 1890s New York is as much a character as the investigators.

Concentrating on the crucial and the seemingly insignificant, historians offer an alternative history and take a provocative look at the way our world could easily have been. For example, what if William hadn't conquered?

Caleb Carr, a best-selling historical thriller writer, has crafted a new adventure for Holmes and Watson, set in the majestic Holyrood Palace during the twilight of Queen Victoria's reign, at the invitation of the Conan Doyle Estate.

The bestselling author of The Alienist and Angel of Darkness puts a very special spin on a mystery thriller set in the near future.

At the invitation of the Conan Doyle Estate, Caleb Carr has created a new adventure for Holmes and Watson, set in the grandeur of Holyrood Palace in the twilight of Queen Victoria's reign.

The book presents an imaginative and addictive contemporary crime procedural that captivates readers with its intricate plot and compelling characters. It delves into the complexities of crime and justice, offering a fulfilling narrative that keeps audiences engaged from start to finish. With praise from notable figures like Michael Connelly, it stands out as a must-read for fans of the genre, blending suspense with a rich storytelling experience.

Some years ago, a remarkable manuscript long rumoured to exist was discovered: The Legend of Broken. It tells of a prosperous fortress city, Broken, where order reigns at the point of a sword - even as scheming factions secretly vie for control of the surrounding kingdom. Meanwhile, outside the city's granite walls, an industrious tribe of exiles known as the Bane forages for sustenance in the wilds of Davon Wood. At every turn, the lives of Broken's defenders and its would-be destroyers intertwine until secretly, and under pressure from their people, four leaders unite. Together, they hope to exact a ruinous revenge on Broken, ushering in a day of reckoning when the mighty walls will be breached forever in a triumph of science over superstition. Breathtakingly profound and compulsively readable, Caleb Carr's long-awaited new book is an action-packed and enthralling masterpiece.