Of Fangs and Talons

Guardian Mathieu's novel Of Fangs and Talons is a powerful and compelling exploration of the consequences of unemployment and desperation, echoing the works of Émile Zola. The novel follows Martel and Bruce, two desperate workers who resort to extreme measures after an attempted kidnapping goes wrong, dragging them into a spiraling frenzy of crime.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 07 July 2022
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Guardian Mathieu, a remarkable writer, captures the raw energy and empathy of Émile Zola's Germinal in the Sunday Times. As a small-town factory shuts down, the local community faces the daunting prospect of widespread unemployment. Desperate to reclaim their livelihoods, the workers resort to extreme measures. Martel, a former trade union representative, and Bruce, a muscle-bound individual on steroids, engage in a criminal spree. However, their attempt to kidnap a prominent figure goes horribly awry, plunging them into a downward spiral of violence and chaos.

In the realm of political literature, reminiscent of Balzac and Zola, Of Fangs and Talons introduces Nicolas Mathieu as a vital and urgent voice in contemporary French literature. Mathieu's novel stands as one of the finest crime narratives of the year, earning critical acclaim from Le Monde.

Weight: 256g
Dimension: 157 x 337 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529331608