Jean-Christophe Grangé Explores 1980s Paris and the Emergence of AIDS in New Thriller Duology

The two-part series, 'Sans Soleil,' intertwines a gripping murder investigation with the early days of the AIDS epidemic.

Jean-Christophe Grangé's latest thriller, 'Sans Soleil,' is released in two parts: 'Disco Inferno' and 'Le Roi des Ombres.'
Set in 1980s Paris, the story combines the vibrant nightlife of the era with the devastating rise of the AIDS epidemic.
The narrative follows three protagonists—a doctor, a detective, and a young woman—who unite to investigate a series of gruesome murders targeting the gay community.
Grangé's detailed depiction of the era captures both the joy of newfound freedoms and the terror brought by an unknown disease labeled 'the gay cancer.'
The story spans multiple continents, delving into themes of homophobia, societal prejudice, and the search for the origins of both a killer and a global health crisis.