S. Cedric was born in the Aveyron region of France. Before devoting himself to writing, Cedric also worked in publishing, journalism, and translation and was even the lead singer of a metal band. His influences range from Stephen King and Clive Barker to Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath. Cedric combines elements of supernatural worldbuilding and crime fiction, creating fast-paced, original novels.
Of Fever and Blood, the first book in the Inspector Svärta Thrillers, won the Polar Prize at the Cognac Festival and the first Cinécinéma Frissons prize. Cedric lives and writes in Toulouse, France.