{"product_id":"9788415900504","title":"Fade to Black: An anthology of the finest female-led crime fiction","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFade to Black: An anthology of stories of the highest caliber of female crime fiction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFade 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCriminal investigation and police procedures from a female perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of women as protagonists and central figures in contemporary crime fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSolving cases through cunning, intuition, and professional experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe diversity of approaches and styles within current Spanish crime fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA panoramic view of the best Spanish female crime series gathered in a single volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to discover or delve into the universe of investigators created by benchmark authors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNine autonomous stories that offer complete experiences of suspense and case resolution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA sample of the talent and stylistic diversity of crime fiction written by women in Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Inmaculada Pertusa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Editorial Alrevés\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Modern and contemporary fiction, detective and mystery genre, mystery and suspense work, short stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Noir Novel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: April 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 214\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 358 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFade 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL ALREVÉS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407407079771,"sku":"9788415900504","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841590050.jpg?v=1781854822","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788415900504","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}