Bernard Minier

Bernard Minier
Bernard Minier
Born (1960-08-26) 26 August 1960
Béziers, France
NationalityFrench
Notable worksThe Frozen Dead, The Hunt
Notable awardsPrix Festival Polar de Cognac (2011, 2015)
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Bernard Minier (born 26 August 1960) is a French novelist.

Minier grew up in Montréjeau at the foot of the Pyrenees, then studied in Tarbes and Toulouse before staying one year in Spain. He lives today in Île-de-France.

He first made a career in the customs administration while participating in short stories competitions before sending a manuscript to publishers. He published his first novel, Glacé, in 2011. He is part of the french artists' collective La Ligue de l'Imaginaire.

He won the Prix Festival Polar de Cognac in 2011 and 2015.