Michel Bussi

Michel Bussi is a highly accomplished published French author, political scientist, and professor. Bussi is a well-known figure in the French literary world, having written numerous books and achieving significant success in his career. Michel Bussi is a professor of geography at the University of Rouen and a political commentator. His expertise in geography is particularly relevant to his crime novels, as he often incorporates elements of geographical analysis and cultural context into his writing.

Michel Bussi's literary talent has been recognized with more than 15 major literary awards, making him one of France's most celebrated crime authors. His first book to be translated into English, After the Crash, will be translated into over twenty languages. This international acclaim is a testament to Bussi's widespread appeal and the universal appeal of his storytelling.

As a bestselling author in France, Michel Bussi has sold over thirteen million copies of his books domestically. His works have been translated into thirty-four languages and sold in thirty-eight countries. This remarkable success has earned him a reputation as one of the most successful French authors of all time. Known as "the master of the plot twist," Bussi has published seventeen suspense novels with Presses de la Cité, with three of his books already adapted for French TV. Despite his international renown, Michel Bussi continues to reside in France, where he undoubtedly draws inspiration for his captivating crime novels.
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Mourir sur Seine 2008
2 Black Water Lilies 2011
3 After the Crash 2012
4 Don't Let Go 2013
5 Time Is a Killer 2016
6 Never Forget 2020
7 The Double Mother / Wrong Mother / Other Mother 2021
8 Nothing Can Erase You 2024
9 Lying in Wait 2025