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A series of murders following a religious ritual shake the Paris region while numerous strange phenomena cause panic in Africa and America... In the 13th century, monks hide strange gospels in a crypt before being executed by a mysterious knight. In the present day, Pierre Demange, a historian specializing in the Bible, is asked by a priest friend to translate a text written in Old French that could indicate the location of the manuscripts. At the same time, strange phenomena are taking place in Africa and Latin America. As photos and videos of apparitions are circulated on the Internet, evangelical pastors seize on the phenomenon and alert their followers to the imminent arrival of the Beast of the Revelation. In the Paris region, a series of atrocious crimes is committed, with the first victim being the priest who contacted Pierre Demange. All the murdered people have the sign "666" burned into their foreheads. For Lieutenant Martin Delpech, each of these murders corresponds to a specific religious rite. But the devil's signs can be deceptive... Discover the first volume of one of Lieutenant Delpech's investigations, as he attempts to unravel the devil's clues. WHAT THE CRITICS THINK Passionate about the story behind the Gospels, as he explains at the end of the book, Gilbert Laporte uses this subject to create an original and very well-crafted plot, on a theme that has already been explored several times, around the psychology of the murderer, and greed in particular. A very good first novel with fluid writing but also dynamic when necessary. A must-read! - Aucafélittérairedecéline, Babelio ABOUT THE AUTHOR Gilbert Laporte was born in Paris and lives in the south of France. He completed his higher education in Nice and worked as an executive at several large companies. He divides his leisure time between reading history, cinema, music, travel, and writing.

A series of murders following a religious ritual shake the Paris region while numerous strange phenomena cause panic in Africa and America... Biblical historian Pierre Demange calls on a private detective friend with questionable methods to help him in his search for an ancient manuscript and protect him from the psychopath who marks his victims on their foreheads with the number 666. Lieutenant Martin Delpech of the Judicial Police is doing his best to tighten his grip on the murderer, but he is convinced that he will strike again... Discover the second volume of one of Lieutenant Delpech's investigations, as he attempts to unravel the devil's clues. WHAT THE CRITICS THINK Passionate about the subject of the creation of the Gospels, as he explains at the end of the book, Gilbert Laporte uses this subject to create an original and very well-crafted plot, on a theme that has already been explored several times, around the psychology of the murderer, and greed in particular. A very good first novel with fluid writing but also dynamic when necessary. A must-read! - Aucafélittérairedecéline, Babelio ABOUT THE AUTHOR Gilbert Laporte was born in Paris and lives in the south of France. He completed his higher education in Nice and worked as an executive at several large companies. He divides his leisure time between reading history, cinema, music, travel, and writing.

A series of murders following a religious ritual shake the Paris region while numerous strange phenomena cause panic in Africa and America... After identifying the home of the murderer nicknamed 666, Lieutenant Martin Delpech is stunned to see that he hsa been filming the torture he inflicts on his victims, inspired by biblical themes. Pierre Demange, meanwhile, will discover unknown gospels hidden deep in a cave, but his discovery will turn out badly. Especially when his wife finds herself confronted by the killer... Discover the third volume of one of Lieutenant Delpech's investigations, as he attempts to unravel the devil's clues. WHAT THE CRITICS THINK Passionate about the subject of the creation of the Gospels, as he explains at the end of the book, Gilbert Laporte uses this subject to create an original and very well-crafted plot, on a theme that has already been explored several times, around the psychology of the murderer, and greed in particular. A very good first novel with fluid writing but also dynamic when necessary. A must-read! - Aucafélittérairedecéline, Babelio ABOUT THE AUTHOR Gilbert Laporte was born in Paris and lives in the south of France. He completed his higher education in Nice and worked as an executive at several large companies. He divides his leisure time between reading history, cinema, music, travel, and writing.

A series of murders following a religious ritual shake the Paris region while numerous strange phenomena cause panic in Africa and America... At the hands of the murderer who crucifies another of his victims, Claire Demange tries everything to escape. At the same time, Lieutenant Martin Delpech has finally identified the lair where the psychopath kills his prey. But he still has to arrive in time to save her... Discover the fourth volume of one of Lieutenant Delpech's investigations, as he attempts to unravel the devil's clues. WHAT THE CRITICS THINK Passionate about the subject of the creation of the Gospels, as he explains at the end of the book, Gilbert Laporte uses this subject to create an original and very well-crafted plot, on a theme that has already been explored several times, around the psychology of the murderer, and greed in particular. A very good first novel with fluid writing but also dynamic when necessary. A must-read! - Aucafélittérairedecéline, Babelio ABOUT THE AUTHOR Gilbert Laporte was born in Paris and lives in the south of France. He completed his higher education in Nice and worked as an executive at several large companies. He divides his leisure time between reading history, cinema, music, travel, and writing.