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"A Case of Matricide" by Graeme Macrae Burnet is a metafictional crime novel set in Saint-Louis, France. The story follows detective George Gorski as he investigates a series of unsettling cases, including a mother who believes her son plans to poison her. As Gorski delves deeper into the town's secrets, he uncovers corruption and a suspicious death at a concrete plant. While the novel's use of author-doppelgängers may feel strained, it offers a convincing portrayal of bureaucratic and provincial decay. [Extracted from the article]