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Bernard Minier

Bernard Minier (*1960) is a renowned French author of detective novels and psychological thrillers. His debut novel, Glacé (2011), became an instant bestseller and has been translated into more than twenty languages. In the Czech Republic, his dozens of books are published by XYZ (Albatros Media) in translations by Jiří Žák and Blanka Carriere. His latest novel to appear in Czech, Hra (2026), is part of the acclaimed series featuring Commissaire Martin Servaz. Bernard Minier’s work is celebrated for its gripping suspense, evocative Pyrenean settings, and deep psychological insight.
 

 Bernard Minier

Guest program

Announcement of the Czech Goncourt Choice 2025/26

Book World Prague 2026

15:30 - 16:20

Francouzský institut v Praze – French Institute in Prague

Discover the Czech Goncourt Choice 2025/26! Czech students select their winner from among the finalists of the 2025 French literary prize Goncourt. The result...

Friday, 15. 5. 2026

Fields & Minier: The Darkness of European Thriller

Book World Prague 2026

17:00 - 17:50

Albatros Media

Czech, English

Bernard Minier and Helen Fields – two leading voices of the european thriller – reveal the sources of their inspiration. Debate on the psychology of evil, the...

Saturday, 16. 5. 2026

Helen Fieldsová a Bernard Minier - book signing

Book World Prague 2026

18:00 - 18:50

Albatros Media

Come get a signature from international stars who have a number of cult thrillers to their name.

Saturday, 16. 5. 2026

Bernard Minier: Interpreted Debate with the Master of Darkness

Book World Prague 2026

10:30 - 11:20

Albatros Media, Francouzský institut v Praze – French Institute in Prague

Czech, French

French author Bernard Minier presents his novel "H", the ninth case featuring Martin Servaz. How has his most famous protagonist evolved throughout the series?...

Sunday, 17. 5. 2026

Bernard Minier – Book Signing

Book World Prague 2026

11:30 - 12:20

Francouzský institut v Praze – French Institute in Prague, Albatros Media

Bernard Minier, renowned for his detective novels such as "Noc", "Sestry" or "Hra" (Albatros, XYZ 2025) will be signing his books at an exclusive book signing.

Sunday, 17. 5. 2026