Description
No one new near you
Book Summary
A raw and dizzying dive into the wildest side of Barcelona, where the murder of a young polysexual woman triggers an investigation as personal as it is dangerous. A hustler, driven by love, becomes an impromptu detective to track down a mysterious killer. With a fast-paced rhythm and an uncompromising gaze, Hernán Migoya delivers a noir novel that explores the darkest side of the "Ciudad Condal," combining action, sex, and dark humor in a story of passion and revenge where victims and executioners become blurred.
What is it about?
The plot kicks off in present-day Barcelona with the brutal murder of a lively, polysexual girl. This crime drives a hustler, who makes a living extorting his Tinder dates, to become a detective out of love. His goal is to find the murderer, leading him on an investigation through the most degraded and marginal corners of the city. Crossing his path are all sorts of characters: from *charnegos* and separatists to drug dealers, transvestites, and squatters, all struggling to survive in a hostile environment. The novel is a descent into the hell of the Catalan capital, where police stations connect with swingers' clubs and the line between justice and revenge blurs.
Main themes
- Amateur criminal investigation and personal revenge.
- The seediest and most marginal side of post-Olympic Barcelona.
- Sex, extortion, and power dynamics in the age of dating apps.
- Dark humor and uncompromising social critique.
- The duality between victims and executioners in an environment of violence.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers of noir and crime fiction who are looking for urban, gritty, and realistic plots, far removed from Anglo-Saxon classicism. Also for those who appreciate a provocative and unfiltered narrative style that portrays the reality of a big city's fringes without holding back. Especially recommended for followers of Hernán Migoya and those interested in a stark vision of contemporary Barcelona.
What this book offers
- An addictive suspense plot with unexpected twists and a fast-paced rhythm.
- An implacable and lucid social portrait of the most conflicted and unknown parts of Barcelona.
- A bold and provocative narrative voice that is not afraid to explore taboo subjects with dark humor.
- A story of love and obsession that drives a personal revenge in a corrupt environment.
Technical specifications
- Author: MIGOYA, HERNAN
- Publisher: EDITORIAL PEZ DE PLATA,S.L
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, CRIME AND MYSTERY GENRE, GRAPHIC NOVELS, HUMOR
- Collection: NARRATIVA PEZ DE PLATA
- Publication date: September 2022
- Number of pages: 282
- Weight: 502 g
Editorial review
No one new near you is a brave and unapologetic offering within the noir genre. Hernán Migoya delivers a work that does not seek to please, but rather to stir and ensnare the reader in a universe of violence, passion, and survival. Its main value lies in the authenticity of its urban portrait and the power of a narrative that defies political correctness. For audiences seeking strong emotions and a story that keeps their heart in their mouth, this book is a safe bet.