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After the Crash by Michel Bussi
"Terrifically compelling ... Sit back and go along for the ride." --- Boston Globe
Just after midnight on December 23, 1980, a night flight bound for Paris plummets toward the Swiss Alps, crashing into a snowy mountainside. Within seconds flames engulf the plane, which is filled with holiday travelers. Of the 169 passengers, all but one perish.
The sole survivor is a three-month-old girl--thrown from the airliner before fire consumes the cabin. But two infants were on board. Is "the Miracle Child of Mont Terri" Lyse-Rose or Emilie? The families of both girls step forward to claim the child. Dogged by bad luck, the Vitrals live a simple life, selling snacks from a van on the beaches of northern France. In contrast, the de Carvilles, who amassed a fortune in the oil business, are powerful--and dangerous.
Eighteen years later, a private detective tasked with solving the mystery of the girl known as "Lylie" is on the verge of giving up. As he contemplates taking his own life, Crédule Grand-Duc suddenly discovers a secret hidden in plain view. Will he live to tell it?
Meanwhile, Lylie, now a beautiful university student, entrusts a secret notebook into the hands of Marc, the brooding young man who loves her, and then vanishes. After Marc reads the notebook's contents, he embarks on a frantic search for Lylie. But he is not the only one looking for her.
Why Readers Love After the Crash
Michel Bussi, one of France's most celebrated crime authors and winner of more than fifteen major literary awards, delivers a gripping psychological thriller that has captivated readers worldwide. This international bestseller combines elements of mystery, suspense, and literary fiction into a compelling narrative that keeps you guessing until the final pages.
The novel explores themes of identity, family secrets, and the lengths people will go to protect what they believe is theirs. With its intricate plot structure spanning nearly two decades, the story weaves between past and present, building tension as the truth about the miracle child's identity comes closer to revelation.
Perfect for book clubs and fans of psychological thrillers with twist endings, this paperback edition from Hachette Books offers an immersive reading experience that has earned praise from critics and readers alike.
About the Author
Michel Bussi is the author of Black Water Lilies and After the Crash and is one of France's most celebrated crime authors. The winner of more than fifteen major literary awards, he is a professor of geography at the University of Rouen and a political commentator.
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