Patrick Senécal

Patrick Senécal est un écrivain et scénariste québécois né en 1967, reconnu pour ses romans de thriller, d’horreur et de fantastique.

Patrick Senécal is a Quebecois writer and screenwriter born in 1967, known for his thriller, horror, and fantasy novels. His works, widely read in Quebec, include *5150, rue des Ormes*, *Le Passager*, *Sur le seuil*, *Aliss*, and the *Malphas* series. He is a major figure in French-language popular literature in Canada, with several film adaptations of his works.

Biography

Patrick Senécal was born in 1967 in Quebec. He published his first novel, *5150, rue des Ormes*, in 1994. He is known for his dark narratives and holds a distinct place in genre literature in Quebec.

Literary work

Senécal's bibliography includes standalone novels, a series, youth works, and shorter texts. Frequently cited titles include *5150, rue des Ormes*, *Le Passager*, *Sur le seuil*, *Aliss*, and *Les Sept Jours du Talion*. He has also written youth novels such as *Sept comme Setteur* and *Madame Wenham*. Recent publications listed on his official site include *Flots* (2021), *Résonances* (2022), *Civilisés* (2024), and *Le M Club* (2025).

Malphas series

The *Malphas* series consists of four novels published between 2011 and 2014. The volumes are *Le cas des casiers carnassiers*, *Torture, luxure et lecture*, *Ce qui se passe dans la cave reste dans la cave*, and *Grande liquidation*. The series focuses on horror and psychological tension.

Reception and adaptations

Senécal's work has been widely distributed in Quebec, and several of his novels have been adapted into film. Notable adaptations include *Sur le seuil* and other works. His popularity has made him a key figure in Quebec's popular literature scene.