Book sales reach milestone

Twelve Bullets for Marie-Thérèse, a thriller by Paul Beaupère, is nearing 10,000 copies sold since its release at the end of January last year by City editions.

Author's genre shift

The novel marks Beaupère's debut in the thriller genre, following his prior work in youth literature, and has been well received by readers and critics alike.

Award recognition

On October 17, the book was awarded the 31st Cognac Mystery Novel Prize, an honor that has helped to reinvigorate interest in the title.

Sales trajectory

Despite the award, the book has maintained a steady sales pace since its initial release, with analysts noting a mid-range performance in both sales and critical reception.