Death of the writer René Belletto, master of detective and fantastic novels

René Belletto, a prominent contemporary author of detective and fantasy novels, passed away on October 25 at the age of 81. He gained recognition in the early 1980s with his Lyon trilogy, starting with "Le Revenant," and won the Grand Prix de littérature policière in 1984 for "Sur la terre comme au ciel," which was later adapted into a film. His work "La Machine" was also adapted for cinema in 1994. Born in Lyon, Belletto had a deep connection to the city and was passionate about music, particularly the guitar. He also worked as a literature teacher and briefly as a film critic. His last book, dedicated to composer J.S. Bach, was published in 2023.