{"product_id":"9788412078435","title":"It’s a no-brainer.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRed and Bottled\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA satirical detective fantasy that imagines a world where vampires and humans have signed a peace treaty. However, coexistence is anything but idyllic. When a serial killer sows chaos in the perfect vampiric city of New Transylvania, an overworked human police officer with unorthodox methods must solve the case alongside a vampire partner. Sergi Escolano combines the noir genre with dark humor, social criticism, and fantastical elements to offer a fast-paced novel loaded with irony about tolerance, the established order, and second chances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeace has arrived between vampires and humans, but each species inhabits its own territory. Vetusta, the human city, is a hotbed of decay and crime. In contrast, New Transylvania is a model vampire metropolis: sustainable, cultured, and crime-free, though its main headache is the illegal immigration of werewolves, zombies, and humans. This balance is broken when a serial killer begins to strike, challenging the perfection of the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe investigation falls to Julián Van Helsing, an alcoholic and disillusioned human cop who is a descendant of a legendary lineage of vampire hunters. Forced to collaborate with Rebolledo, an efficient and upright vampire agent, Van Helsing must leave behind his prejudices and his self-destructive way of life to catch the criminal. The plot follows their peculiar investigation, his family conflicts, and his difficult adaptation to a world that appears perfect but hides dark secrets beneath its facade of high technology and ecological urbanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial criticism and political satire: a parody of modern societies, racism, xenophobia, and urban utopias.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDetective and mystery genre: a classic detective investigation with twists and a serial killer as the central axis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFantasy and dark humor: the fusion of vampires, zombies, and werewolves with an acidic tone and comic situations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRedemption and prejudice: the personal journey of an antihero who must overcome his own demons and ancestral hatred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCoexistence and otherness: the conflict and the need for understanding between radically opposed species and cultures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers looking for a crime novel with an original approach, who enjoy social satire and intelligent humor. It is ideal for those who like vampire stories and urban fantasy with an adult treatment, far from juvenile romanticism, and for followers of authors who mix genres like detective fiction, horror, and black comedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA solid, well-constructed mystery plot within a fantastical and satirical setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eComplex and dysfunctional characters, with an antihero protagonist who evolves throughout the story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA biting social critique wrapped in an agile, entertaining narrative full of sharp dialogue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn original proposal that refreshes the vampire genre by moving it into a context of science fiction and political critique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Escolano, Sergi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Editorial Pez de Plata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, DETECTIVE AND MYSTERY GENRE, HORROR AND GHOST STORIES, FANTASY, HUMOR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e LA RISA FLOJA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePage count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 264\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 344 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed and Bottled is a refreshing and stimulating proposal for the reader who seeks more than just a simple vampire novel. Sergi Escolano demonstrates great skill in weaving a classic detective story within a futuristic social satire, ensuring that criticism and entertainment go hand in hand. The character of Julián Van Helsing, a drinking and cynical antihero, brings a layer of depth and humanity to a plot that, without losing its humorous tone, addresses topics such as integration and prejudice. It is an agile, intelligent read highly recommended for those who appreciate dark humor applied to the fantasy and mystery genre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL PEZ DE PLATA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405863248219,"sku":"9788412078435","price":17.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841207843.jpg?v=1781833475","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412078435","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}