Accident on the A35

In the tranquil yet subtly unsettling French backwater of Saint-Louis, a seemingly ordinary fatal car crash on the A35 highway shatters the calm. The victim, an outwardly austere lawyer, presents a riddle to Inspector Georges Gorski: what was he doing on the road that fateful night? Haunted by his own demons, the troubled Gorski finds himself drawn into a labyrinthine investigation that peels back the respectable facade of the sleepy town. As he delves deeper, the inspector uncovers forgotten corners and hidden truths, revealing the complex, often dark, undercurrents of small-town life. This literary mystery, a captivating homage to Georges Simenon, explores the intricate psychologies of its characters, blending dark humor with sophisticated narrative to create an absorbing character study and a highly original detective story that challenges perceptions of normalcy and respectability.