Description
Ethics
Book Summary
A noir novel that transports the reader to the heart of a criminal investigation that is as methodical as it is unsettling. Sergeant Héctor Beltrán and his team face the shadow of a serial killer, Kakurenbo, while private detective Gabriel Espinosa follows a parallel lead. Between dismembered bodies and disappearances, the plot weaves a game of deceptive identities and shared nightmares. A work that explores human darkness with precise prose and an oppressive atmosphere.
What is it about?
The novel delves into the investigation of a series of violent crimes committed by a serial killer who calls himself Kakurenbo. The plot begins with the discovery of the dismembered body of a thirteen-year-old boy and the disappearance of a girl the same age, Valentina. Sergeant Héctor Beltrán, a disillusioned and meticulous man, leads the official investigation but finds himself in terrain filled with false leads and latent violence. At the same time, private detective Gabriel Espinosa, a cold and implacable character, takes on Valentina's case at the request of her parents. What seemed like two independent investigations becomes a puzzle of identities, where gazes and nightmares are reflected as in a mirror. The narrative advances between Beltrán's growing desperation and Espinosa's methodical exploration, until both lines converge in a multifaceted outcome.
Main Themes
- Police investigation and its contrast with private detective work.
- Underlying violence and the darker side of human nature.
- The game of identities and the construction of specular nightmares.
- Desperation and disillusionment in the fight against crime.
- The figure of the serial killer and his trail of crimes.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers of noir and detective fiction who look for complex plots with multiple narrative layers and psychologically deep characters. Recommended for those who appreciate detective and police stories with a dark, realistic tone, and who enjoy investigations full of twists and false leads.
What this book offers
- A well-constructed mystery plot that maintains tension until the end.
- Characters with solid psychological profiles and credible motivations.
- An oppressive and unsettling atmosphere that immerses the reader in the investigation.
- A narrative game with identities and perspectives that enriches the reading.
- A realistic, uncompromising view of police and private detective work.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Jovani Meya, Sebastià
- Publisher: Editorial Alrevés
- Language: cat
- Topic: CRIME AND MYSTERY GENRE
- Collection: CRIMS.CAT
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: January 2014
- Number of pages: 384
- Weight: 628 g
Editorial Review
Ethics is a solid proposal within the Catalan crime genre. The author builds a narrative that plays with the duality of investigations and the complexity of its characters, offering a read that satisfies both lovers of classic mystery and those seeking a more psychological plot. Its multifaceted structure and atmosphere of growing desperation make it a recommended work for anyone wanting to delve into a dark and well-plotted investigation.