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**Paul Halter** is a leading French crime writer, best known for his ingenious locked room mysteries. Often compared to John Dickson Carr, he is praised for his atmospheric style and original plots. His debut, *The Fourth Door*, won the Prix de Cognac in 1988, followed by *Red Mist*, winner of the Prix du Roman d’Aventures. Halter has published over thirty novels, all focused on impossible crimes. His short stories have appeared in *Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine* and in the English collection *The Night of the Wolf*. He continues to be a major voice in classic detective fiction.
**The ultimate locked-room mystery awaits. **
In The Fourth Door, a murder in a sealed room and another in snowbound isolation defy reason, yet Dr. Alan Twist proves that even the impossible has a rational explanation. Hailed as the French successor to John Dickson Carr, Paul Halter’s ingenious storytelling delivers twist after twist, reminiscent of Anthony Horowitz and Knives Out. Winner of the Prix du Roman Policier, this is an essential read for fans of cunning puzzles and atmospheric thrillers.