Maxime Chattam

About

French novelist who is known for his works relating to criminology and his utilization of the detective novel. 

Before Fame

Beginning with a variety of literary essays featuring his travels and reflections on films and other pop culture, he wrote his first novel The Soul of Evil in 2002. 

Trivia

He has written several novels within a series where each book both takes place and represents a different season. 

Family Life

He was born and raised in Herblay in Val-d'Oise, France. He married Faustine Bollaert and together they have two children, Abbie and Peter. 

Associated With

As a novelist from France, he can be seen in relation to other writers from the area including Marcel Proust, Albert Camus, and Jean-Paul Sartre.