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Biography
A Quebec historian, museologist and novelist, Hervé Gagnon has established himself as one of the great voices of the French-language historical thriller. Born in La Baie, Quebec, he holds a doctorate in history and a master’s degree in museology. After more than twenty-five years devoted to university teaching and the enhancement of cultural heritage, he chose to devote himself entirely to writing.
His literary universe mixes with rare mastery:
- history,
- esotericism,
- psychological thriller,
- religious mysteries,
- occultism,
- historical investigations,
- folklore and the supernatural.
Translated into several languages, his works have won over a very large readership in Quebec and Europe. His Damné series has sold more than 200,000 copies in French.
Hervé Gagnon’s writing is distinguished by:
- extremely solid historical documentation,
- immersive and cinematic storytelling,
- deeply human characters,
- constant tension,
- a subtle balance between historical reality and fantasy.
Compared to authors such as Dan Brown, Steve Berry or Glenn Cooper, Hervé Gagnon nevertheless has a literary identity of his own, darker, more erudite and deeply rooted in history.
Available works
THE SERIES
DAMNED Series – 4 BOOKS
Gender
Esoteric historical thriller
Series Summary
In the middle of the thirteenth century, when the Catholic Church is crushing the Cathar heresy in blood, a young man marked by a mysterious birth finds himself plunged into a spiritual and political war beyond comprehension.
Between crusades, inquisitions, secret societies, religious manipulations and forbidden relics, the Damned series takes the reader into a dark and grandiose fresco where the fate of humanity seems to hang on ancient secrets.
Through immersive and nervous writing, Hervé Gagnon explores:
- the corruption of religious power,
- forbidden beliefs,
- medieval power struggles,
- the fragile border between faith and madness.
Highlights
- Cult series of Quebec historical thrillers
- More than 200,000 copies sold
- A universe reminiscent of The Name of the Rose and The Da Vinci Code
- Strong international potential
MONTBARD Series – 2 BOOKS
Gender
Historical Thriller / Templars
Summary
In the twelfth century, as the Crusades set Jerusalem ablaze, a young knight from the Burgundian nobility discovers a world where faith, power and blood merge.
Caught up in the nascent intrigues of the Order of the Temple, Montbard gradually plunges into a reality made up of religious conspiracies, fights, betrayals and ancient secrets.
A spiritual prequel to Damned, this series offers a spectacular immersion in:
- the birth of the Knights Templar,
- tensions between East and West,
- the mysteries of Jerusalem,
- the power struggles of the medieval Church.
Highlights
- Great historical fresco
- Extremely popular Templar universe
- Outstanding historical documentation
- Epic and cinematic atmosphere
TRUTH Series – 2 BOOKS
Gender
Esoteric historical thriller
Series Summary
March 1939. Europe was preparing to sink into war while the Third Reich was already preparing the unthinkable. At the same time, in the south of France, a discovery upsets the balance of the world: the will of a knight who has been dead for seven centuries resurfaces from the depths of the past.
This document contains a revelation capable of destroying the very foundations of Christianity.
Very quickly, several forces embarked on a relentless hunt:
- Heinrich Himmler’s SS,
- the Vatican,
- the mysterious Elders of Zion,
- occult societies ready to do anything to seize this forbidden truth.
At the center of this secret war: Roland Sentenac, a broken man, brought back from the dead to protect an ancient secret linked to Jesus, the Tablets of the Law and the very origins of monotheistic religions.
With Vérité, Hervé Gagnon plunges back into the world of the Damned several centuries later and builds a monumental esoteric fresco mixing:
- Nazism,
- religious mysticism,
- secret societies,
- sacred relics,
- historical manipulation,
- spiritual apocalypse.
The series develops a constant tension in a dark and cinematic atmosphere where each revelation threatens to turn history upside down.
Series Highlights
- An ambitious and extremely well-documented esoteric thriller
- Fascinating mix of history, religion and occultism
- Atmosphere close to The Da Vinci Code, The Name of the Rose or Glenn Cooper’s thrillers
- Particularly effective use of the Nazi context and the mystical obsessions of the Third Reich
- Cinematic rhythm and constant tension
- Universe related to the cult series Damned
Hervé Gagnon deploys all the power of his writing in a dark, erudite and spectacular work, capable of seducing both lovers of esoteric thrillers and readers of great contemporary historical frescoes.
VENGEANCE Series – 2 BOOKS
Gender
Historical Thriller / Noir Thriller
Summary
In a brutal world where justice exists only for the powerful, several shattered destinies intersect around the same engine: revenge.
Through a dark and violent plot, Hervé Gagnon builds a narrative where the traumas of the past feed an implacable spiral of hatred, manipulation and death.
Each character advances with his own wounds, until a final confrontation where the boundary between victim and executioner gradually disappears.
Highlights
- Intense noir thriller
- High psychological tension
- Complex and striking characters
- Oppressive atmosphere
The Investigations of Joseph Laflamme Series – 7 BOOKS
Gender
Historical thriller
Series Summary
Montreal, late nineteenth century.
Joseph Laflamme, a journalist as brilliant as he is flawed, investigates sordid crimes in a rapidly changing city where corruption, poverty, violence and social tensions reign supreme.
Each investigation plunges the reader into a dark and fascinating Montreal:
- worrying orphanages,
- secret societies,
- ritual murders,
- political manipulations,
- human folly.
The series brilliantly combines:
- police investigation,
- historical re-enactment,
- psychological suspense,
- social criticism.
Highlights
- Extremely immersive series
- Outstanding main character
- Masterful reconstruction of nineteenth-century Montreal
- Atmosphere reminiscent of the great Victorian novels
ONE SHOT
DEMONICA
Gender
Esoteric / fantasy thriller
Summary
When a series of inexplicable events occur around ancient occult rituals, several characters find themselves confronted with forces that seem to be beyond rational logic.
Between possessions, forbidden beliefs, ancient symbols and secret societies, Demonica takes the reader on a gradual descent towards horror and madness.
Hervé Gagnon develops a heavy and hypnotic atmosphere, where the evil seems old, patient… and deeply rooted in human history.
Highlights
- Powerful occult ambience
- Effective mix of thriller and fantasy
- Very cinematic rhythm
- Dark and addictive universe
CAP-AUX-ESPRITS
Gender
Novel for young people / historical fantasy
Summary
In a small, isolated village marked by legends and ghosts of the past, young heroes discover that some forgotten stories refuse to disappear.
Between strange phenomena, buried secrets and historical mysteries, Cap-aux-Esprits mixes adventure, emotion and the supernatural in an accessible but deeply captivating story.
The novel explores:
- collective memory,
- Quebec legends,
- childhood fears,
- the transmission of the past.
Highlights
- Accessible to young people
- High atmospheric dimension
- Excellent balance between adventure and emotion
- Ideal gateway to the world of Hervé Gagnon
CROSSROADS
Gender
Contemporary thriller / musical fantasy
Summary
An old legend tells that at the crossroads of two lost roads in the Mississippi, some artists sold their souls to the devil in exchange for a supernatural talent.
When strange events related to the mythical bluesman Robert Johnson resurface decades later, several characters find themselves caught up in an investigation where music, the supernatural and obsession are dangerously mixed.
Between psychological thriller and tribute to the American blues, Crossroads develops a unique, melancholic and bewitching atmosphere.
Highlights
- Original concept around the blues and the myth of Robert Johnson
- Very cinematic atmosphere
- Atypical and hypnotic thriller
- High potential for audiovisual adaptation
Why publish Hervé Gagnon?
A strong signature of the French-language historical thriller
Hervé Gagnon has an immediately recognizable literary identity:
- ambitious narratives,
- a strong narrative tension,
- a natural erudition never burdensome,
- A rare ability to mix emotion, history and suspense.
An author recognized and appreciated by the public
His novels benefit from:
- a loyal readership,
- of an excellent critical reputation,
- solid word-of-mouth,
- of great commercial longevity.
Universes perfectly adapted to today’s market
The themes developed by Hervé Gagnon fully correspond to the expectations of contemporary readers:
- esotericism,
- Knights Templar,
- historical thrillers,
- dark investigations,
- folklore,
- paranormal,
- religious mysteries.
Do not hesitate to contact the Agence Littéraire – IS if you wish to obtain more information about the publication of Glenn Cooper’s works or to study the editorial opportunities available around his work.
Tous les manuscrits sont en français
Un contrat d’édition a été signé chez MCS Editions pour une parution en français pour 2027
CONTRATS SIGNES PAR L’ENTREMISE DE L’AGENCE
EN FRANCE
CAP-AUX-ESPRITS
Synopsis
Hallucinations cauchemardesques, bruits étranges au grenier, apparitions d’une fillette décédée ; la nouvelle maison de Simon est l’objet de rumeurs et de phénomènes inquiétants.
Quelle famille saurait lui résister, à Elle ?
Simon emménage dans une maison historique avec sa mère et sa sœur. Un été ennuyeux semble s’annoncer pour l’adolescent, mais la rencontre de Fred, une mystérieuse fille aux cheveux bleus fait battre son cœur. Bien vite, son cœur s’emballe toutefois sous un autre effet ; les événements inexpliqués se multiplient autour de lui.
Le passé ne semble pas avoir dit son dernier mot et gronde du fond des profondeurs de la maison.
The Story:
Nightmarish hallucinations, strange noises in the attic, apparitions of a dead little girl: Simon’s new house is the subject of rumours and disturbing phenomena.
What family could resist Elle?
Simon moves into a historic house with his mother and sister. It looks like it’s going to be a dull summer for the teenager, but when he meets Fred, a mysterious blue-haired girl, his heart begins to race. Before long, however, his heart is racing under another effect; unexplained events are multiplying around him.
It seems that the past has not said its last word and is rumbling from the depths of the house.
LA FRANC-MAÇONNERIE QUEBECOISE EN 25 QUESTIONS
Humbird & Curlew Editions 2025
La franc-maçonnerie, n’est ni une religion ni une secte, mais plutôt une organisation qui propose, une philosophie, un système moral et une hygiène de vie hérités des tailleurs de pierre du Moyen-Âge.
Elle ne propose pas le chemin vers le salut, mais bien une réflexion sur le rôle de l’humain en société, ici et maintenant. Elle aspire à améliorer l’humanité, une personne à la fois.
Au fil des 25 questions, découvrez cette fraternité méconnue qui a fait l’objet des élucubrations les plus délirantes.
DEMONICA
M+ Editions – Collection Noire – Parution le 31 mai 2024
SYNOPSIS :
Le Mal est partout : en 1563, une poignée de protestants fuient la guerre de religion qui embrase la France et se réfugient secrètement en Canada. Sur le site abandonné du village iroquois d’Hochelaga, que Jacques Cartier a visité en 1535, ils fondent Havre-Grâce, où ils aspirent à vivre en paix. Le Nouveau Monde se révèle inhospitalier pour ce groupe d’idéalistes mal préparés. Les premières récoltes sont mauvaises et le gibier a déserté les environs. L’hiver est cruel et le froid, dévorant. La neige fait de la colonie une prison. La faim s’y installe et emporte les plus faibles. Pas à pas, le Mal s’insinue dans Havre-Grâce. Une fillette semble être possédée, des envies de cannibalisme animent certains colons et une créature mystérieuse rôde aux alentours. Homme, bête ou démon ? Nul ne peut le dire. Le jeune Guichard Sorbiac tentera de le découvrir.
DISTINCTIONS
· Prix Arthur-Ellis 2019, « Meilleur polar en français » au Canada pour Adolphus. Une enquête de Joseph Laflamme
· Finaliste, Prix Saint-Pacôme du roman policier 2015 pour Jeremiah. Une enquête de Joseph Laflamme
· Finaliste, Prix Tenebris 2015 pour Jack. Une enquête de Joseph Laflamme
· Finaliste, Prix Arthur-Ellis 2015, « Meilleur polar en français » au Canada pour Jack. Une enquête de Joseph Laflamme
· Prix Saint-Pacôme du Premier polar 2014 pour Jack. Une enquête de Joseph Laflamme
· Finaliste, Prix Saint-Pacôme du roman policier 2014 pour Jack. Une enquête de Joseph Laflamme
· Prix jeunesse des Univers Parallèles 2009 pour Cap-aux-Esprits
· Finaliste, Prix Québec / Wallonie – Bruxelles de littérature jeunesse 2009 pour Le talisman de Nergal 1. L’Élu de Babylone
· Finaliste, Prix TD de littérature jeunesse 2005, Canadian Children’s Book Center pour Fils de sorcière
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