Discover my books: links to publishing houses

The author's first novel published in 2015

Why read my books?

My books are the result of many hours of work, passion, and dedication. Each page is carefully written with the goal of captivating the reader. Here are a few reasons why you should consider reading my works:

Unique stories: Each book offers an original story that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Engaging characters: You'll meet characters you can identify with or grow to love.

Various themes: Whether you enjoy fiction, history, fantasy, or personal development, there's something for everyone.

My books and their publishing houses

1. "The Extraordinary Adventures of Gilles Coaltar, Ordinary Civil Servant" A high-risk mission.

This first novel was published in 2015 by Editions du Panthéon

- 12 rue Antoine Bourdelle - 75005 Paris

Under this pen name, Paul Praxis published a first novel

published in 2015 by Editions du Panthéon, entitled "The Extraordinary Adventures

of Gilles Coaltar." This essay recounts, in a humorous and autobiographical

form, the mission entrusted by the Minister of Industry to the prefect and his sidekick, with the aim

of easing social tensions in Lorraine.

In a register of self-mockery, humor, seriousness, and biting irony, Paul Praxis recounts historical and biographical facts dating back more than 30 years. During this journey, go behind the scenes of a mediation. Follow the bureaucrat on a path strewn with pitfalls and visit the bowels of the earth, both literally and figuratively... Will you manage to overcome this unexpected and intense ordeal with him?

To find out more, you can visit the publishing house "Editions du Panthéon" (https://www.editions-pantheon.fr/)

2. My historical novel "A Broken Life Transformed"

In this book, I delve into the history of the decade 1938-1948. Readers will follow a hero, a European 800-meter champion, who must overcome the persistent hatred of an SS commander to save his life and who, through his encounter with Florence, a Protestant from the Cévennes, will eventually discover the love that will transform him.

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Luxembourg, 1938. David Schleck, a young European 800-meter champion, receives the honors of the Grand Duchess. He meets Rachel, a young Jewish woman, as Europe descends into Nazism. In May 1940, Germany invades Luxembourg. Hunted by Rolf Harter, a former racing rival turned SS officer who harbors a visceral hatred for stealing his victory, David flees to the Cévennes, in the unoccupied zone. There, he discovers the history of a region, a new love, and joins the Resistance.
Will he survive Rolf Harter's hunt? Has God abandoned him in this merciless war? Will he be able to rebuild his life and build a future with Florence?

David Schleck's life demonstrates a parallel between the athletics tracks and the Cévennes maquis for survival: endurance and resistance. A story of resilience, but also of love and a journey toward faith.

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A first historical novel by Paul Praxis

Under the pseudonym Paul Praxis, the author published Les Aventures extraordinaires de Gilles Coaltar in 2015 with Éditions du Panthéon, a humorous and autobiographical account of a government mission in Lorraine.
With Une vie meurtrie transforme, he signs his first historical novel, inspired by his vacation in the Cévennes in the summer of 2018. Fascinated by these magnificent landscapes, the scene of the Lozère Resistance and the Camisard War, he conducted extensive research to bring this story to life.
Married, retired, father of three children and grandfather of seven grandchildren, Paul Praxis completed this novel in 2025.

To discover this book, visit the website of Publisher Name 2 

(currently being reviewed and submitted to two publishers).