Boileau-Narcejac

Boileau-Narcejac is the pen name of the French crime-writing duo Pierre Boileau and Thomas Narcejac. They are best known for their psychological thrillers and for works that have been adapted into classic films, such as 'Vertigo' by Alfred Hitchcock and 'Les Diaboliques' by Henri-Georges Clouzot.

Books

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  1. 1. Vertigo

    From Among the Dead
    Cover of 'Vertigo' by Boileau-Narcejac

    The novel is a psychological thriller that follows a retired police detective suffering from acrophobia, who is hired to follow a friend's wife, believed to be possessed by a spirit. As he becomes increasingly obsessed with her, he is drawn into a complex web of deceit, identity, and manipulation. The story explores themes of obsession, guilt, and the blurred lines between reality and illusion, culminating in a haunting and tragic conclusion that leaves the protagonist grappling with the consequences of his actions and the depths of his own psyche.

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