Paul Halter **Paul Halter** is a leading French crime writer, best known for his ingenious locked room mysteries. Often compared to John Dickson Carr, he is praised for his atmospheric style and original plots. His debut, *The Fourth Door*, won the Prix de Cogna in 1988, followed by *Red Mist*, winner of the Prix du Roman d’Aventures. Halter has published over thirty novels, all focused on impossible crimes. His short stories have appeared in *Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine* and in the English collection *The Night of the Wolf*. He continues to be a major voice in classic detective fiction. Read More Read Less