{"product_id":"9788415900658","title":"Blood is sweeter than honey","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlood is Sweeter Than Honey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorporal Damià Surrell, from the Figueres Investigation Unit, has just received a police merit medal. But his euphoria is cut short by an enigmatic crime: a security guard is found dead at the Dalí Museum with a note in his mouth. While he investigates this death, a Russian mafia organization prepares a meticulously planned robbery. This crime novel intertwines both plots in a game of red herrings and surprises, offering the reader a complex police case set in the Alt Empordà.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2002, Corporal Damià Surrell, a policeman fond of cooking and tai chi, enjoys his moment of glory after solving a robbery with homicide. However, his tranquility vanishes when the body of a young security guard appears at the Dalí Museum in Figueres. The victim has an enigmatic note in his mouth, a detail that turns the case into a puzzle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, a criminal network led by a man named Dmitry is weaving the threads of a high-stakes robbery. The intrigue intensifies as it is discovered whether the murder at the museum is a distraction maneuver or a key piece of a larger plan. The investigation unfolds in a landscape of false leads and tramontane winds that blow in every direction, forcing the reader to constantly question where the true threat comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCriminal investigation and police procedure in a rural setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCrime as a tool for distraction within a complex criminal plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe figure of the policeman with human and everyday interests (cooking, tai chi).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe presence of the Russian mafia and its operations in Catalan territory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe setting in the Alt Empordà and the influence of the landscape (the tramontana wind) on the plot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is ideal for readers of crime and detective novels looking for well-constructed plots with multiple layers and plot twists. It is also recommended for those who appreciate stories set in Catalonia, with a strong sense of place and characters with personality. Fans of the genre who enjoy cases involving robberies, mafias, and investigations full of red herrings will find this an absorbing read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA double police plot that keeps interest high until the finale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique protagonist, with everyday hobbies that make him relatable and human.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed portrait of the Alt Empordà environment and its influence on the investigation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intelligent game of clues and misdirections that invites the reader to reflect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Torrent Alabau, Josep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Editorial Alrevés\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: CRIME AND MYSTERY GENRE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: CRIMS.CAT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEdition date: September 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 336\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 591 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlood is Sweeter Than Honey is a crime novel that successfully combines classic criminal investigation with a very distinct geographical and cultural context. Josep Torrent Alabau offers an ambitious story where two parallel plots converge organically, maintaining narrative tension. The protagonist, Damià Surrell, provides a human and relatable counterpoint that distances the story from genre clichés. A recommended work for mystery lovers looking for a solid, well-set read.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL ALREVÉS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407403540827,"sku":"9788415900658","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841590065.jpg?v=1781854649","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788415900658","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}