And Evil Will Come by Jérôme Camut and Nathalie Hug is a conclusion to the story of Julian Stark, which began with Islanova, an intense speculative thriller set to be published on March 7 by Fleuve Editions.
After the failure of the Islanova project and the upheavals caused by this bloodbath, Julian Stark is more than ever searching for his daughter Charlie. Initially, she was just a simple activist, but today, her role in the organization of the 12-10 Army is undeniably greater…
As we follow Julian tracking down Charlie, the authors also take us back in time to the origins of this project in 2016, a few months after the November 13, 2015 attacks…
And Evil Will Come is a kind of continuation of Islanova, as the authors state in a note at the beginning of the novel. They are not two volumes of a series but two independent stories. However, And Evil Will Come provides many clarifications on the events depicted in Islanova, especially regarding Morgan Scali’s journey and how, from being a humanist, he becomes a terrorist as ruthless and harsh as those who took his wife at the Bataclan. It’s also brilliant on the authors’ part to have chosen the relationship between Julian Stark and Morgan Scali as a starting point, from which much will unfold.
For this investigation, the authors chose to offer a different perspective in each chapter, alternating between 2016, where we follow Morgan and his children trying to rebuild in Africa, and 2028, where Julian is tracking his daughter, both to save her and to prevent her from causing harm.
Just as in Islanova, Jérôme Camut and Nathalie Hug once again test characters and readers who will experience a wide range of emotions!
Perfectly written and constructed, And Evil Will Come continues to question readers on crucial topics and reinforces the characters’ determination to convey their message at any cost, including that of blood.
Although some passages prior to the Islanova period seem a bit lengthy, the parts set in 2028 are quite chilling. We appreciate the reunion with Stark, Leny, and Milan, as well as the more significant presence in this volume of Sookie Castel, a heroine from W3, and the additional information on Vertigo and Abigail.
Heavily documented, And Evil Will Come is a realistic thriller that raises many questions about our way of life, our consumption habits, and our way of living. Nonetheless, are all causes worth defending with arms, with the blood of innocent children on one’s hands?
To thoroughly understand and grasp all the connections created by the authors between the characters, it would be advisable to reread the five novels by the CamHug duo to fully absorb the density of these stories—thrillers that the reader won’t soon forget.
