Francofest 2025 / Newmag Presents the Sequel to the Global Bestseller “The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair”

“The Baltimore Boys” is a gripping family saga and detective story that transports readers back to a cherished childhood, explores complex family relationships, unveils long-held secrets, and revisits great love.

Dicker’s signature style - intrigue, betrayal, intense emotion, and suspense - shines once again. Marcus Goldman, the protagonist from Harry Quebert, returns to investigate several mysterious deaths within the Baltimore family, uncovering layers of tragedy and hidden truths.

Swiss writer Joel Dicker, with Russian-French roots, became a literary sensation in his country with his debut success. 

Published in over 40,000 copies, translated into dozens of languages, and adapted into a television movie, the novel marked an unprecedented achievement for a young Swiss author. Dicker combines the tension of classic detective stories with the clarity and accessibility of modern prose, creating novels that are devoured in a single sitting yet linger in the reader’s memory.

“The Baltimore Boys” is both a family drama and a thriller. As Marcus Goldman revisits his childhood memories, the novel unveils the tragic destinies of three family members, weaving past and present into a narrative full of historical depth and unexpected twists. Dicker’s mastery of suspense ensures that readers are constantly surprised, making the novel a compelling page-turner.

The Armenian edition is translated by Samvel Gasparyan, and the main partner for the book is Cinema Star Armenia. The presentation will take place at Francofest 2025, on November 15 at 19:00, at the Congress Hotel. Admission is free, and the book will be available at a special festival discount.