Jörg Bong je nemecký redaktor, prekladateľ a lektor. Pod pseudonymom Jean-Luc Bannalec je známy ako autor populárnych detektívnych románov 'Kommissar Dupin'. Jeho diela vynikajú napínavými zápletkami a plynulým štýlom.
Dvanáctý případ pro komisaře Dupina, milovníka tučňáků a kofeinu, rodilého Pařížana za trest přeloženého do Bretaně – na konec světa. Komisař Dupin a jeho žena Claire tráví líbánky na Loiře. Jejich svatební cesta má vést od jednoho vinařství k druhému, od jednoho kulinářského zážitku k dalšímu. Náhle je však zavražděnznámý vinař a bývalý manžel Claiřiny přítelkyně. Spoléhá Cécile na Dupinovu pomoc, nebo je nakonec do celé věci sama zapletená?
Kommissar Dupins elfter Fall: geheime Gärten, seltene Vogelarten, viel Cidre und grandiose Landschaften.
Während der bretonische Sommer auch im Oktober frohgemut weitermacht, die Sonne vom Himmel strahlt und die Nächte lau sind, ereilt Kadegs Familie ein schwerer Schicksalsschlag. Seine 89-jährige Tante verstirbt, nachdem sie von einer Reihe »Vorzeichen des Todes« heimgesucht wurde. Doch damit nicht genug, Kadeg wird auf ihrem Anwesen lebensgefährlich angegriffen.
Kommissar Dupin und sein Team sind bis ins Mark erschüttert und suchen auf dem Gelände der geschichtsträchtigen ehemaligen Abtei, die Kadegs Tante bewohnte, nach möglichen Gründen für die Tat. Bald mehren sich die Merkwürdigkeiten. Was hat es mit den sensationellen Vogelsichtungen an der Côte des Légendes auf sich, die Kadegs Tante kurz vor ihrem Tod notiert hat? Und welche Geheimnisse verbergen die anderen Familienmitglieder?
In einer der rausten und atemberaubendsten Gegenden der Bretagne, im hohen Norden, zwischen großen Meeresarmen, wildem Atlantik und betörenden Apfelwiesen entwickelt sich ein vertrackter und höchst persönlicher Fall.
Along the picturesque Belon River, home of the world famous oyster beds, between steep cliffs, ominous forests and the Atlantic Ocean, a stubborn elderly film actress discovers a corpse. By the time Commissaire Dupin arrives at the scene, the body has disappeared. A little while later, he receives a phone call from the mystical hills of Monts d'Arree, where legends of fairies and the devil abound: another unidentified body has turned up. Dupin quickly realizes this may be his most difficult and confounding case yet, with links to celtic myths, a sand theft operation, and mysterious ancient druid cults.
Commissaire Dupin is back on the case when three bodies wash up on the shores of a Breton island paradise in this atmospheric mystery from international bestseller Jean-Luc Bannalec
Commissaire Dupin returns in this atmospheric mystery from bestselling author Jean-Luc Bannalec. The Fleur de Sel Murders is the third installment in the series, set against the backdrop of the Guérande Peninsula's salt marshes, where the violet scent of Fleur de Sel is said to induce hallucinations. Dupin, hoping to escape his paperwork, finds himself unexpectedly attacked while investigating mysterious barrels for his journalist friend, Lilou Breval. Shortly after, Breval vanishes without a trace. Thanks to his secretary Nolwenn and the ambition of the prefect, Dupin is assigned to the case, teaming up with Sylvaine Rose, the department's investigator. As they delve into the mystery, they uncover false alibis, significant conflicts of interest, personal feuds, and ancient Breton legends. The investigation leads them through the enchanting yet perilous landscape of the salt works, where danger and intrigue lurk at every turn. With a deft blend of puzzle and rich local color, Bannalec crafts a compelling narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
In The Granite Coast Murders, the sixth installment of Jean-Luc Bannalec's bestselling mystery series, Commissaire Dupin returns to investigate a murder at a gorgeous Brittany beach resort. Inspector Dupin and Claire are on a two-week vacation, but while Claire seems to enjoy the quiet of the beach, Commissaire Dupin takes every opportunity to leave the beach towel. The fabulous dinners on the hotel patio and the rumors about a stolen statue of a saint are the few interesting moments of his days on vacation. But then a tourist vanishes without trace and there’s an attack on a deputy to the local assembly, who is involved in confrontations with local farmers. Shortly after that, the Britanny beach resort is shocked by the discovery of a corpse. Dupin clandestinely begins to investigate with the help of the local villagers, something he must keep a secret from Claire and his colleagues in Concarneau. Between bewitched valleys and beautiful beaches, an unfathomable case develops.
The King Arthur Case is the seventh installment of Jean-Luc Bannalec's bestselling mystery series. The forest of Broceliande, with its picturesque lakes and castles, is the last remnant of the fairy kingdom, if Breton lore is to be believed. Innumerable legends spanning thousands of years are set here, inclding the tale of King Arthur and the Round Table. It seems to be an appropriate destination for Commissaire Dupin and his team to take a late summer field trip. But when the body of a historian turns up, Dupin is called upon to investigate in the brutal murder case. Before too long, there are more victims. What knowledge do the assembled scientists have about the most recent archaeological digs in the area? Where do they stand on the controversial decision to turn parts of the forest into an amusement park? And why is no one willing to talk? Even Nolwenn, Dupin's unshakeable assistant, is concerned. And that means trouble. Mysterious, ingenious, and suspenseful: Dupin's seventh case takes him and his team into the very heart of Brittany.
A town on the sea, Concarneau’s nickname is Ville Bleue, or the Blue Town.
With three harbors at its center, visitors can see enormous ships, sailors,
fishermen, and the industry that goes alongside it. Because of its
geographical location, Concarneau has shown it’s perfectly positioned to
protect its inhabitants from enemy attacks.