August's handpicked polar picks

In the realm of literature, several intriguing novels have captured the attention of readers worldwide. Let's delve into some of these captivating stories and recent developments.

Firstly, Angélina Delcroix, known for her unflinching writing style, has penned two thrilling novels: "The Island of the Damned" and "The Resurrection of the Worst." The former, which won the Cognac Prize for the best French-language novel for "Memoirs of a Psychiatrist Expert," features psychocriminologist Chloé Mesnil and Adjudant Joy Morel as characters. The latter, set after the escape of prisoners from the island, follows the events of their return to France.

Meanwhile, Sonia Sarfati's "Heart-wrenching" novel "Day One" tells the tragic story of a massacre during a festival at a primary school, a narrative that unfortunately resonates with current events. The novel is significantly influenced by Abigail Dean's "Girl A."

Jonathan Kellerman, another prolific author, has added "Serpentine" to his impressive collection of thrillers. This novel, remarkable for its sustained tension, intelligence, and meticulous police investigation, revolves around the LAPD reopening a case from twenty years ago. The duo of investigators in "Serpentine" is effective, solving the missing person case that started the story, as well as a series of murders disguised as accidents.

Caryl Férey's new novel features a boat of ecological activists from the Sea Shepherd organization, while the setting of "The Island of the Damned" is a chase of a Norwegian factory ship hunting whales in the North Atlantic.

In other news, a monstrous hurricane caused a boat to crash on a dock in the Faroe Islands, leading to an unprecedented grindadráp or "grind," where thousands of dolphins were killed and butchered. The corpses of the dolphins were piled up on the beach and later on land to hide the horror and greed of fanatical exploiters.

On a somber note, Isabelle Vaillancourt, the general director of Publications BLD, passed away on Sunday. The tragedy in "Day One" is told through the lens of different protagonists, providing a poignant exploration of lies, grief, toxic relationships, families, news, and conspiracies.

Lastly, Taylor Swift has won a long-standing legal battle that has been haunting her for over six years. The details of this victory are not provided in the text, but it marks a significant milestone in the artist's career.

A video is available for viewing on a specific topic, but the topic itself was not provided in the text. These captivating novels and recent developments serve as a testament to the power of storytelling and the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity.