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Author: Paul Halter

Paul Halter is a leading French crime writer, best known for his ingenious locked room mysteries. Often compared to John Dickson Carr, he is praised for his atmospheric style and original plots.

Halter has published over thirty novels, all focused on impossible crimes. The English translations are provided by Tom Mead.