{"product_id":"9788415900795","title":"The Bishop's Penance","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Bishop's Penance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA crime novel that intertwines psychological suspense with chess strategy. Mossos d'Esquadra Sergeant Xavi Massip and retired inspector Alejandro Arralongo face a macabre pattern of murders that repeats every ten years. Arralongo, scarred by the death of his daughter, knows that time is running out. On a board spanning Madrid and Barcelona, the two must decipher the maneuvers of a meticulous psychopath, where every piece, no matter how insignificant it may seem, could be the key to salvation or condemnation. A story of resilience, obsession, and hope amidst violence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plot centers on a series of ritualized murders that occur with a ten-year periodicity, a cycle the police have been unable to break. Retired inspector Alejandro Arralongo carries the burden of not having been able to save his own daughter, a victim of this same pattern. Now, Sergeant Xavi Massip joins the investigation, forming an unlikely alliance against a killer who conceives his crimes as a chess match. The narrative moves between Barcelona and Madrid, two cities that function as a massive board where the psychopath moves his pieces. The investigation becomes a race against time where conventional logic is not enough and hope becomes the only possible defense. The novel explores how the protagonists must decipher the criminal's movements, knowing that any mistake can be fatal and that, just like in chess, the game does not end until the final move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eObsession and guilt as drivers of the investigation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eChess as a metaphor for life, death, and criminal strategy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe struggle against time and the repetition of a cycle of violence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe alliance between two generations of police officers to confront a common evil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHope as resistance in the face of fatality and loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers of crime and detective fiction who look for complex plots with a strong psychological component. It is ideal for those who enjoy stories of meticulous investigation, with a dark atmosphere and tormented characters. It will also appeal to chess enthusiasts who appreciate the strategic references and the symbolism of the game applied to solving a crime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA suspenseful plot that maintains tension through a pattern of periodic murders and a relentless countdown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn original perspective that uses the logic and strategy of chess as a narrative and investigative tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDeep characters, scarred by the past and loss, whose motivations enrich the story beyond a mere thriller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA dual setting (Madrid and Barcelona) that offers an urban and realistic backdrop for the unfolding action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on hope and resilience in the face of extreme adversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melero Rojo, Rafa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Editorial Alrevés\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, CRIME AND MYSTERY GENRE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e NOVELA NEGRA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 433 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solid entry in the crime genre that stands out for its intelligent use of chess as a central theme. The work offers a well-constructed plot, with a measured but sustained pace, which delves into the psychology of the characters and the nature of evil. Recommended for readers looking for a thriller with substance, far from superficial action, and who value a narrative that combines suspense with a deeper reflection on obsession and redemption.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL ALREVÉS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407406948699,"sku":"9788415900795","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841590079.jpg?v=1781854818","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788415900795","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}