Wild Beast — Joël Dicker | Ukrainian Hardcover Thriller

Wild Beast (Дикий звір) by Joël Dicker, translated into Ukrainian by Леонід Кононович and published in 2025 by Vydavnytstvo Staroho Leva, is a hardcover psychological crime thriller that peels back the mask of everyday perfection. The story follows Sophie Brown, a successful attorney who appears to have everything — a loving husband, beautiful children, and a luxurious home in Geneva’s suburbs. But as her 40th birthday approaches, the façade begins to unravel. Her husband’s shady dealings spark suspicion. A neighbor, a police officer with a sterling reputation, becomes dangerously obsessed with her. And just when she believes she can maintain her composure, a mysterious stranger arrives bearing a gift that thrusts her world into chaos. 

Through subtle clues, shifting perspectives, and tightly wound suspense, Dicker delves into the nature of secrets, perception, and moral compromise. The Ukrainian edition, with its solid hardcover binding, quality offset paper, and 130×200 mm format, offers a tactile reading experience fitting for 472 pages of tension, betrayal, and revelation.

Ideal for readers who enjoy complex characters, high stakes, and psychological chills. Wild Beast is not just about what is hidden — it’s about how far someone will go to protect their illusion, and how fragile that illusion can be when forced to face the truth.