The Killing Tide

“Superb…Bannelec has concocted the perfect blend of police procedural and travelogue.”–Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“As captivating and harrowing as its predecessors. An intriguingly constructed mystery…Bannalec’s latest delivers on every level.”–Booklist (starred review)

“Dupin’s drive to catch the killer quickly is balanced by his desire to enjoy the local cafes and the breathtaking Breton coast just a little bit longer. And as usual, justice triumphs. More of Bannalec’s winning formula: a healthy chunk of Brittany with a bracing dash of murder.”–Kirkus ReviewsPraise for the series:

“Bannelec’s Breton adventures are some of the best French local color going, with a deft blend of puzzle, personality, and description of the indescribable.”–Kirkus Reviews on The Fleur de Sel Murders

“Well-drawn, complex characters, the lovingly described countryside, and the area’s culinary bounty make this a winner. Some fans will be inspired to take their next vacation in Brittany.”–Publishers Weekly on The Fleur de Sel Murders“Jean-Luc Bannalec… has channeled his affection for the westernmost region of France into a charming first mystery.” –New York Times Book Review on Death in Brittany

“A setting to die for… The star of the mystery, though, is Brittany.” –Booklist (starred review) on Death in Brittany

JEAN LUC-BANNALEC is an internationally bestselling author who lives in Germany and the southerly region of the French département of Finistère. In 2016 he was given the award ‘Mécène de Bretagne’. Since 2018 he has been an honorary member of the Académie littéraire de Bretagne. He is also the author of Death in Brittany, Murder on Brittany Shores, The Fleur de Sel Murders, and The Missing Corpse.