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"This story is inspired by real events, but where everything is invented at the Marseille midfielder caeur".
So begins The Immortal ...
Indeed, FO Giesbert drew inspiration from the life of Jacky Le Mat, one of the last Marseille sponsors, left for dead by a rival (Tony Zampa) in the parking lot of his residence.

Through the wanderings of Charly and his vengeful quest, the author shows us the intricacies of a particular world, that the Marseille midfielder. Avoiding the trap of caricature and one-upmanship, the author counterbalances the inherent raw violence on him by a good dose of humanity and humor.
Ultimately, it portrays men, often overwhelmed by their ambition and their own acts, with a style and a pace that never lets ..

The Immortal is so original and very well documented thriller, which reads in one the sound of cicadas ... and templates.
To prolong the pleasure, Richard BERRY just adapt the story to the big screen with Jean RENO in the lead role, and THE DIGESTER (another novel featuring Charly scene) just released in pocket.