Wild Animal A Novel
Wild Animal, a novel by Joël Dicker, is set to be published by HarperCollins Publishers on October 21, 2025. This 384-page book, translated from French by Robert Bononno, presents a domestic thriller that evolves into a complex heist mystery centered around a renowned jewelry boutique in Geneva. The narrative begins with a planned robbery on July 2, 2022, which quickly spirals into unexpected chaos, intertwining the lives of its characters in a web of suspense.
Readers will encounter Sophie Braun, who appears to lead a perfect life on her fortieth birthday, only to have her world disrupted by her husband’s questionable actions and the obsessive attention of a local policeman. As the story unfolds, it delves into the origins of a dangerous plot that threatens Sophie’s safety, revealing layers of intrigue and psychological tension. With elements of crime and mystery woven throughout, Wild Animal promises a fast-paced exploration of deception and peril that keeps readers engaged until the final revelation.
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From the devious mind of New York Times bestselling author Joël Dicker –master of the plot twist–comes this gripping domestic thriller that transforms into an ambitious heist mystery involving a famed Geneva jewelry boutique.
On July 2, 2022, two criminals set out to rob a jewelry shop in Geneva. But even with a foolproof plan, their “perfect” heist will prove far from uneventful. . . .
Twenty days earlier, on a luxurious estate along the shores of Lake Geneva, Sophie Braun prepares to celebrate her fortieth birthday. Her life seems perfect: she has a fairytale marriage, two perfect children, and lives in a stylish modern mansion surrounded by lush forest. But her idyllic world is about to crumble. Her husband is becoming embroiled in petty schemes. Her neighbor, a policeman with a spotless reputation, is obsessed with her and spies on the most intimate moments of her life. Then, on her birthday, she receives a gift from a mysterious prowler that endangers her life.
It will take many journeys into the past, far from Geneva, to unravel the origins of this diabolical plot from which no one will emerge unscathed, including readers. Told at a breathtaking pace, filled with nerve-jangling suspense, Wild Animal demonstrates once again why Joël Dicker–since the publication of The Truth About the Harry Quebert Case–reigns supreme as one of the most beloved contemporary mystery writers in the world today.
Translated from the French by Robert Bononno
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