The Symphony of Monsters

“Against censorship, Marc Levy’s latest book available for free as an ebook for Russian readers”

“An extraordinary, moving story. An exciting adventure novel from beginning to end.”

“It’s absolutely brilliant.”
Bruce Toussaint

“In his new novel, Marc Levy recounts the quest for freedom of a Ukrainian child deported by the Russians in a story that can be read in one sitting. Unforgettable.”

“A mother’s love and bravery. A thriller all the more shocking for being rooted in reality.”

“Out of the battle fought by a mother, a teenage girl, and members of the resistance, the writer read by 50 million has penned a wide-ranging, gripping contemporary novel.”

“A gripping novel. You get caught up in the story and its characters. This breathtaking novel is a battle cry and a warning signal.”

“A novel straight from the headlines. An extraordinary story written with an effective pen.”

“Marc Levy is a master at keeping us at the edge of our seats. It’s fantastic, you won’t be able to stop yourself. A strong, powerful book.”

“The author sets his pen to history as it is being written, through the stories of his characters. Levy’s magic touch? That as we read, we ourselves become Ukrainians.”

“A novel which evokes the painful fate of this besieged country everywhere, but which never loses its sense of resilience, humanity, and optimism.”

“Even if the subject matter is heavy, there are these feelings, this humanity that leaves us with a little hope for the future.”

“The chase is as captivating as it is disturbing.”

“Once again, a total success. Get reading!”

“A geopolitical thriller which resonates with our times. This book is an event in itself, of public utility.”

“Marc Levy crafts a terrifying story whose darkness is at times brightened by an unexpected light. The ending is as diabolic as it is shocking.”

“You must read The Symphony of Monsters. It is a novel that perfectly illustrates the power of fiction. This novel can have a heaviness to it – because it is empathetic and effective.”

“A well-researched piece of contemporary fiction.”

“A highly topical adventure novel.”

“A story that you read in one sitting. Moving characters.”

“A novel of hope and anger about the deportation of Ukrainian children. A thriller that immerses us in a chilling reality.”

“A diabolical and deeply moving thriller. Constructed like a crime novel, this story can be devoured in one sitting.”

“It’s such a pleasure to meet these Robin Hoods of the 21st century—Vital, Cordelia, and even Maya—and to dive into this absolutely brilliant world.”

“A novel crafted like a true thriller. It’s impossible not to be touched by Marc Levy’s wonderful heroine, an exceptionally courageous mother.”

“Marc Levy’s novel is grippingly current, with endearing characters and his signature sense of suspense. This one’s a good one.”

“Marc Levy is back, with a masterful novel that is remarkably current.”

“A mesmerising book.”

“The writer skillfully blends reality with his thriller, in which hackers from the Ukrainian digital army will help Valentyn’s mother and sister get the boy back.”

“Marc Levy has crafted a storyline that is just right.”

“An intense and emotional novel.”

“In The Symphony of Monsters, the author tells the story of Valentyn, a young nine-year-old Ukrainian boy, who has been kidnapped by the Russian authorities. Through this he denounces the chilling reality of the deportation of millions of children.”