A prolific journalist, Martin Walker has crafted a mystery series that deftly blends the stylings of Peter Mayle and Alexander McCall Smith. Chief Bruno Courreges enjoys life in his little French village. 1 day his idyll is usually disturbed whenever a local research train station for genetically altered crops is normally burned down. An enclave of environmentalists seems to be the most likely culprit, but shortly Bruno uncovers proof that makes the situation infinitely more complicated.