A striking exploration of the taiga, following in the footsteps of the former prisoners of the Balitsky Point gulag. During his visit to Aix-en-Provence, the novelist, journalist, and publisher Patrick Manoukian was welcomed by the Goulard bookstore to present his latest work, written under the pseudonym Ian Manook and titled Débâcle (published by Éditions Paulsen), and to debate with readers. Charc has already opened its columns to the French author for his previous novel Ravages in April 2024, as well as for his works written under the name Roy Braverman.