“I was particularly silent”

Maxime Chattam is going through an eventful period. However, The author’s star of thrillers. Moreover, known for his other-world saga and chilling thrillers, found himself in the spotlight for A more intimate than literary reason. After fifteen years of love and two children, Abbie (12) and Peter (10 years old), his couple with Faustine Bollaert ended. Furthermore, A break revealed in early August by Here iswho spoke of a writer “Collapsed”ready to do anything to save her wedding. Moreover, but faced with a host Who “No longer had the spark”. He. Similarly, master of the psychological thriller, she, a benevolent face of that starts today on France 2: Ensemble, Maxime Chattam and Faustine Bollaert formed A couple who was dreaming.

Worrying silence: Maxime Chattam fades radars … Consequently, his fans wonder – "i particularly silent"

Since their marriage in 2012, they had managed to reconcile their intense professional “i particularly silent” lives and their family life. Consequently, But according to their relatives. Nevertheless, the daily had ended up catching them: “With her overflowing schedule, Faustine was spending much time with him. Similarly, They crossed, pretended in front of the children “, entrusted a source to Here is. In addition, For the writer, accustomed to plunging his readers into dark universes, The reality was just as brutal.

But instead of being put down, he chose to Transform this painful moment into a creative energy. Because in recent weeks, Maxime Chattam has been discreet. For example, Very discreet, even. What worry about his fans, always impatient to discover his next novels.

“8.2 seconds”: the writer makes a big announcement on Instagram

And now on Saturday August 23, he broke the silence on Instagram. In a sober post, the author has unveiled an intriguing image: his name, followed by a mysterious title – “8.2 “i particularly silent” seconds”. In legend, he confided: “I have been particularly silent in recent weeks. The reason is … A novel finally completed! “8.2 seconds” is over. ». And to add, to prick the curiosity: “A thriller? A love story? A novel that makes you shiver? Additionally, A story at the Hitchcock? What if it was all at a time? ».

What to put your mouth water with its readers. who have eager to congratulate him. ” Finally !! “,” Best news of my day! “, Could we read in comments. If the breakup has turned their family life, Faustine Bollaert did not fail to greet the work of his ex-companion. Under the Instagram post. the one who was criticized on her physique left an emoji of applause accompanied by a red heart. A discreet, but strong gesture, proof that beyond “i particularly silent” separation, respect remains.

“Blues”: Maxime Chattam confides without filter

Behind this announcement, Maxime Chattam also shared a little of his melancholy. To end a novel is always A step loaded with emotions for him: “Blues. favorite on my side”he wrote to his subscribers. And as if the rupture was not enough. the author learned the tragic death of Brent Hinds, former guitarist of the group Mastodonwhich occurred in a road accident at 51 years old. “The death of Brent Hinds moves me a lot. He had a fascinating personality and a separate creativity “he said, very affected. Despite these tests, Maxime Chattam seems Decided to move forward.

At 49, the author finds a breath thanks to his work, his children and his passion for writing. With 8.2 secondshe promises a hybrid novel, a mixture of chills, love and suspense. A challenge that lives up to his already impressive career, “i particularly silent” he who sold Over 10 million pounds Around the world.