Description
THE COLOR OF THE PIGEONS
Book Summary
An enigmatic death and a disturbing ritual shake the tranquility of a city. In El color dels coloms, the reader will delve into a police investigation where the death of the well-known local artist Llorenç Balaguer is intertwined with the appearance of groups of sacrificed pigeons in urban parks. Sub-inspector Campos and Sergeant Suñol must decipher whether there is a hidden connection between the two events, in a plot that combines mystery , tension, and a profound portrait of the social environment.
What is it about?
The novel begins with the death of Llorenç Balaguer, a well-known artist in the city, a case that baffles the Mossos d'Esquadra due to its lack of obvious motives. At the same time, the police discover groups of dead pigeons in several parks, placed in such a way that they seem to be part of a strange ritual. Sub-inspector Campos and Sergeant Suñol are assigned to the case and, as they progress, they begin to suspect that both phenomena could be related. The investigation will lead them to explore the world of local art, personal obsessions, and the dark corners of an apparently normal community, in a race to find the person responsible before something worse happens.
Main themes
- Criminal investigation and police procedure in the context of the Mossos d'Esquadra.
- The world of local art and its relationship with the community.
- Dark rituals and symbolism in urban environments.
- The duality between public life and the private secrets of the characters.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for readers who are fans of the crime and mystery genre looking for plots with a strong investigative and atmospheric component. It will also interest those who enjoy stories that explore the darker side of a city's cultural and social life, as well as followers of contemporary crime fiction in Catalan.
What this book offers
- A suspenseful plot that combines two apparently unconnected mysteries, maintaining intrigue until the end.
- Police characters with depth, such as Sub-inspector Campos and Sergeant Suñol, whose personalities and methods enrich the investigation.
- A detailed setting that immerses the reader in the world of local art and urban rituals.
- An agile and well-structured read, ideal for those looking for a crime novel with rhythm and growing tension.
Technical data sheet
- Author: Ruben Intente
- Publisher: Llibres Delicte
- Language: Catalan
- Subject: Crime and mystery genre
- Collection: Llibres del Delicte
- Publication date: May 2022
- Number of pages: 268
- Weight: 478 g
Editorial review
El color dels coloms is a solid proposal within the crime genre in Catalan, which manages to connect two lines of investigation in an organic and credible way. The work stands out for its ability to create an atmosphere of mystery around the world of art and rituals, offering an entertaining and well-resolved read. It is a recommended option for fans of the genre who value plots with a local focus and well-defined police characters.