The Tribulations of Esther Parmentier - Premeditated Crime, Vampire Wanted

Content : Esther Parmentier, a young witch-in-training, may not have much magic, but she has already cracked two cases while working for the Agency that manages relations between supernatural creatures and humans. Under the reluctant guidance of Loan — a powerful, arrogant, and infuriatingly handsome vampire — she has proved herself surprisingly resourceful. But at the end of their last adventure, Loan vanished without a trace. Esther hasn’t heard from him since… until one morning, he suddenly reappears, demanding her help. Power struggles are erupting within the supernatural world, threatening the fragile balance between creatures.
Then Loan’s father — ruler of the vampire clan — is murdered, and Loan, as his heir, disappears for good. Following her heart rather than her common sense, Esther sets off to find him. She may lack magical powers, but her sharp instincts and deductive skills might just be enough to save him… and maybe everyone else.

- A gripping urban fantasy page-turner spiced with romance, breaking all the rules and blending sharp contemporary references with punchy twists.
- A high-stakes investigation packed with tension and intrigue.
- A cast of fresh, diverse characters reflecting today’s world: djinns embracing the age of big data, powerful female figures, and a consultant with sky-high fees…
- A trilogy that has enjoyed great success in bookshops, winning over both readers and the press.

About the author:
Maëlle Desard, 31, left her native Alsace in 2010 to settle on the shores of Lake Geneva. Discovered during the Imaginales’ speed-dating event, Esther Parmentier, Apprentice Witch is her first published novel. She is now also the author of the best-seller series “Midnight School” and of the stand-alone Camera Obscura.