This fast-paced supernatural thriller is a race against time to defeat a deadly force.Of Fever and Blood begins at the end of an investigation. Inspector Svärta, an albino profiler, and her colleague Vauvert, solve a series of sadistic ritual murder cases, and the supposed culprits—the Salaville brothers—are killed in a standoff. However, one year later, the killings start again, this time in Paris. All forensic evidence points to the brothers, but how could that be? The investigation leads to a discovery of the incredible truth about a killer for whom death is not an option.About the AuthorS. Cedric was born in the Aveyron region of France. Before devoting himself to writing, Cedric also worked in publishing, journalism, and translation, and was even the lead singer of a metal band. His influences range from Stephen King and Clive Barker to Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath. Cedric combines elements of supernatural worldbuilding and crime fiction, creating fast-paced, original novels. Of Fever and Blood, the first book in the Inspector Svärta Thrillers, won the Polar Prize at the Cognac Festival and the first Cinécinéma Frissons prize. Cedric lives and writes in Toulouse, France.

In this captivating thriller, Eva Svärta and her partner, Erwan Leroy, are investigating a drug case when they find the burned body of a cocaine dealer. However, they discover that the case is more sordid than they first thought. Someone has cut off the victim's tongue and torn out his heart—a ritual that mimics a punishment reserved for witches in the Middle Ages. Even worse, while looking for clues in the victim's apartment, they discover the dead body of a newborn baby.Eva quickly discovers that similar murders are taking place in other French towns. With the help of Inspector Vauvert, Eva tries to resolve this strange murder investigation, with its ties to sorcery, black magic, and her own dark past.