Description
Fade to Black: An anthology of stories of the highest caliber of female crime fiction
Book Summary
This anthology brings together for the first time the most representative heroines of contemporary Spanish female crime fiction. Through nine stories, readers will follow the trail of the detectives and sub-inspectors from the country’s most popular crime series, created by some of the best female writers of the genre in Spain. An essential volume for lovers of mystery and police investigation.
What is it about?
Fade to Black presents a collection of nine independent stories, each featuring a different investigator from the most iconic crime series in current Spanish literature. The invited authors—Maria Antònia Oliver, Alicia Giménez Bartlett, Rosa Ribas, Isabel Franc, Susana Hernández, Cristina Fallarás, Clara Asunción García, Berna González Harbour, and Carolina Solé—give the spotlight to their most iconic female characters, who demonstrate their investigative and police prowess by solving cases that test their intelligence and determination. Each story works autonomously, offering a complete experience of suspense and resolution.
Main themes
- Criminal investigation and police procedures from a female perspective.
- The role of women as protagonists and central figures in contemporary crime fiction.
- Solving cases through cunning, intuition, and professional experience.
- The diversity of approaches and styles within current Spanish crime fiction.
Who is it recommended for?
This anthology is aimed at fans of the crime and detective genre, especially those interested in contemporary Spanish crime literature. It will also be attractive to readers who wish to discover or reconnect with the heroines of the most popular series in the genre, as well as those looking for a representative sample of female narrative talent in the field of mystery and investigation.
What this book offers
- A panoramic view of the best Spanish female crime series gathered in a single volume.
- The opportunity to discover or delve into the universe of investigators created by benchmark authors.
- Nine autonomous stories that offer complete experiences of suspense and case resolution.
- A sample of the talent and stylistic diversity of crime fiction written by women in Spain.
Technical specifications
- Author: Inmaculada Pertusa
- Publisher: Editorial Alrevés
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Modern and contemporary fiction, detective and mystery genre, mystery and suspense work, short stories
- Collection: Noir Novel
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: April 2014
- Number of pages: 214
- Weight: 358 g
Editorial review
Fade to Black constitutes an original and necessary proposal within the Spanish crime genre, by bringing together in a single volume the most representative investigators of contemporary female crime narrative. The anthology allows the reader to access nine distinct voices and varied styles, all united by their literary quality and the solidity of their plots. A reference work for those who wish to explore the caliber of crime fiction written by women in Spain.