{"product_id":"9788412939897","title":"The hidden game","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Hidden Game\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA psychological and legal thriller that immerses the reader in a high-voltage criminal investigation. The death of a young girl during her birthday party triggers a poisoning case that forces Judge Mario Laredo to face the ghosts of his own past. With the help of prosecutor Virginia, and guided by coded messages that appear in his dreams, Laredo must unravel a plot where the hidden and the real intertwine, putting his life and sanity at risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarcelona, 2021. Little Zoe Clifford dies suddenly after her tenth birthday. What initially seems like a sudden death turns into a case of aconitine poisoning, a lethal, banned substance with a dark history in traditional medicine and witchcraft. Judge Mario Laredo, in charge of the case, is haunted by a ghost from his past who appears in his dreams and reveals coded messages about the investigation. To solve the crime, Laredo has the help of Virginia, a prosecutor with whom he shares a relationship that goes beyond the professional. However, neither is aware of the mortal danger they are facing. The investigation will force them into the shadows of the past, where they must confront their worst nightmares to uncover the truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCriminal investigation and judicial procedure in a poisoning case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePsychological thriller with dreamlike elements and coded messages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe weight of the past and personal ghosts that shape the present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional and personal relationship between a judge and a prosecutor in a dangerous context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and dark use of aconitine, a toxic substance linked to witchcraft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers of psychological thrillers and legal suspense novels who are looking for complex plots with a strong emotional component. Also for those who enjoy stories where criminal investigation is mixed with supernatural or symbolic elements, and where the protagonists must deal with their own internal demons while solving a case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA suspenseful plot that combines the rigor of judicial procedure with psychological tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn original investigation focused on a historical and little-known poison, aconitine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eComplex characters whose personal relationships add depth to the main conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative that maintains mystery through dreams and coded messages, increasing the intrigue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn agile and immersive read that hooks you from the first chapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Eva Cornudella\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Ediciones Versátil, S.L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Modern and contemporary fiction, crime and mystery genre, political and legal suspense work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Off Versátil Thriller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: March 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 328\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 808 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solid entry in the legal thriller genre that manages to combine meticulous forensic investigation with an unsettling psychological component. The author builds an atmosphere of growing tension, supported by a mystery that transcends the purely criminal to enter the realm of the dreamlike and the symbolic. The Hidden Game will attract readers looking for a suspense novel with layers, characters with real conflicts, and an ending that justifies every clue planted throughout the narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES VERSATIL, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407190974811,"sku":"9788412939897","price":20.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841293989.jpg?v=1781849727","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412939897","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}