Jean Wood Jude publishes ‘The Enigma of the Twelve Gates of Heaven,’ a crime novel inspired by the crisis in Haiti

Jean Wood Jude publishes a crime novel inspired by the violence in Haiti, between investigation and social reflection.

The Haitian writer Jean Wood Jude publishes “The Enigma of the Twelve Gates of Heaven,” a novel inspired by the country’s security situation. Through a police plot, the author offers a nuanced reading of violence, often attributed to gangs.

Jean Wood Jude signs a new novel entitled “The Enigma of the Twelve Gates of Heaven,” published in March 2026 by C3 Éditions.

The work is set against a backdrop marked by persistent insecurity in Haiti, where violent crimes are frequently associated with armed groups. Through a crime fiction, the author explores other lines of interpretation.

The story begins with a series of particularly violent murders, characterized by mutilated bodies found in different regions of the country. These events trigger an investigation led by Inspector Lachenais.