Thy Will Be Done

A new novel in the series “Kings of the French Thriller.”

Critics call Shattam the “French Stephen King” for his ability to expertly blend an original detective plot, elements of a bloody thriller, and mysticism.

Welcome to Carson Mills—a typical town straight out of those old, grimy postcards. Dense forests, poppy fields, and people slowly living out their days. Their lives are simple and visible to neighbors like on a palm: here nobody has anything to hide. Worries are only about the well-being of livestock and children—the main thing is that everyone is full before they’re sent to the table or to some God-forsaken college.

One worry more, dozens of deaths more dangerous—because a monster has been living in the city for a long time. A black sheep and a hermit—he grew up with people for whom his life is merely a reason to revel in his power.

The story of a psychopath turned inside out and thrown under the feet of an audience trembling with an overabundance of emotions. You’ll be sickened by how frighteningly clear and attractive the monster’s thoughts are.

From the performer: “In the small town of Carson Mills, somewhere in the Midwest, Evil has settled…” Reminds you of something? ))) Yes, it’s completely obvious why Shattam is called the “French King.” There’s a lot that’s similar. But as for savoring atrocities, it seems the Frenchman surpassed his mentor. At first that was confusing and unpleasant to me, even though it’s stated right on the very first pages as a warning. I can’t say it became more pleasant later, though most of the harsh stuff ends somewhere in the first third of the book. But it’s clearer—definitely—and here Shattam convinced me: it wasn’t just for a “shock value,” not for the sake of a “black phrase.” I liked the original idea of the ending, both literarily and esoterically. In terms of psychological depth, the student still уступa to the teacher—well, that’s understandable: the King is still on the throne. But he clearly surpasses other famous French authors; for example, Grange—and in that sense it interests me more. I recommend it to lovers of psychological thrillers.

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