Between 1764 and 1767, a monstrous predator terrorized the rural province of Gévaudan in southern France. Described as larger than any known wolf, with reddish fur, an elongated snout, and an insatiable thirst for blood, the creature brutally attacked over a hundred people-most of them women and children. As panic spread and rumors of a supernatural beast took hold, desperate villagers, noblemen, and even King Louis XV himself sought to end the bloodshed.
Was it a massive wolf, a hybrid creature, or something more sinister? Despite countless hunts, the Beast proved elusive, outsmarting professional killers and evading capture for years. The legend only deepened with tales of silver bullets, secret conspiracies, and a lone hunter's final stand against the creature.
Blending historical accounts with immersive storytelling, The Beast of Gévaudan brings to life one of history's most terrifying true stories. Through eyewitness testimonies, period documents, and detailed research, this book unravels the mystery behind the killings, separating fact from fiction. Was the Beast truly slain, or did the terror simply take on another form?
Perfect for fans of historical thrillers and true crime, The Beast of Gévaudan is a chilling journey into the heart of one of France's greatest unsolved mysteries.