{"product_id":"9788412508345","title":"Traces of ash","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTraces of Ash\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eTraces of Ash\u003c\/strong\u003e, Aitana Castaño weaves a mystery thriller set in the decaying mining basin of Lanca. When the mayor is found hanged in city hall, young journalist Aurora Montes dives into an investigation that uncovers corruption, secrets from the past, and the struggle of a town on the verge of extinction. A work that combines suspense, social critique, and historical memory, offering the reader an absorbing plot where the local becomes a mirror for universal conflicts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story begins in Lanca, a mining town where smoke and mist have given way to abandonment following the closure of the mines. The sudden death of the mayor, found hanged on the stairs of the town hall, sparks rumors of corruption that shake the community. Aurora Montes, a young journalist, becomes our guide through this web of silences and lies. As she investigates, she discovers a network connecting unscrupulous leaders, former political prisoners, junkies, cleaning ladies, and local reporters. The plot unfolds between abandoned train tracks, mining orphanages, secret loves, and shots of orujo at the barricades. The author interweaves the thriller with the memory of silenced historical episodes, exploring how the past continues to weigh on a town that struggles to find its future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePolitical corruption and abuse of power in rural communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical memory and the reparation of silenced episodes from the mining past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial decay and the impact of mine closures on local identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for truth through investigative journalism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eResistance and survival in an environment of economic and social neglect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers of noir and psychological thrillers who look for plots with a social and political background. Also for those who enjoy stories set in rural Spain, with complex characters and a deep critique of power structures. Ideal for those interested in historical memory and journalism as a tool for denunciation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn addictive mystery plot that maintains tension until the very last page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA raw and realistic look at corruption and its consequences in small communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe recovery of the historical memory of the mining basin, offering narrative justice to its inhabitants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic characters, from the journalist to the forgotten people of the town, that reflect human complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the struggle between a past that won't leave and a future that won't arrive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e CASTAÑO, AITANA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e EDITORIAL PEZ DE PLATA, S.L.\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\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern and contemporary fiction, crime and mystery genre, mystery and suspense work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e NARRATIVA PEZ DE PLATA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 385 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraces of Ash\u003c\/strong\u003e is a solid proposal within the social thriller genre, managing to combine suspense with an incisive critique of corruption and oblivion. Aitana Castaño builds an oppressive and realistic atmosphere, supported by a journalist protagonist who brings credibility to the investigation. The work stands out for its ability to connect a local death with universal conflicts, offering a read that is captivating both for its plot and its historical background. Recommended for those looking for a noir novel with a social conscience and a vivid portrait of mining Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL PEZ DE PLATA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405861609819,"sku":"9788412508345","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841250834.jpg?v=1781833407","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412508345","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}