Treize heures (Seuil Policiers)

The local environment and social backdrop add a unique layer to the crime narrative. Did the author draw from real events or settings to heighten the stakes?

The real-time feel made the stakes feel immediate and urgent. I'm curious whether this structure was planned from the start or evolved during writing.

The characters are complex and their decisions often gray areas. I wonder if the author intentionally blurred the lines between right and wrong to challenge readers.