{"product_id":"9788415918042","title":"The redhead","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Redhead\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the desolate Havana of the Special Period, a Spanish serial killer finds the perfect setting for his crimes. Juan Luis Higuera, a nondescript businessman hiding a brutal identity, has arrived from Bilbao to continue his bloody hunt. There, amidst sex workers and the hopelessness of a lost utopia, he meets Nilda Almeida, a prostitute whose death triggers an implacable revenge. Pedro Andux, an alcoholic and marginalized veteran of the Angolan war, embarks on a personal crusade to find the culprit. \u003cem\u003eThe Redhead\u003c\/em\u003e is a psychological thriller that explores human darkness against a backdrop of social and moral crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel follows Juan Luis Higuera, a serial killer who has infiltrated Cuban society in the nineties under the guise of an ordinary Spanish businessman. Taking advantage of the chaos of the Special Period—a time of profound economic crisis and social disillusionment—Higuera finds fertile ground for his crimes, targeting the sex workers surviving on the streets of Havana. His path crosses with that of Nilda Almeida, a beautiful prostitute who maintains a complex relationship with Pedro Andux, an alcoholic veteran of the Angolan war who carves wood for tourists. When Nilda is found murdered, Andux, driven by grief and rage, begins a personal investigation that will pit him against the sinister Higuera. The plot combines the suspense of a thriller with a raw depiction of post-communist Cuba, where survival and morality become blurred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSerial murder and criminal profiling: the psychology of a ruthless killer who hides his identity behind a nondescript facade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCuba during the Special Period: economic crisis, hopelessness, and prostitution as a means of survival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRevenge and personal justice: the crusade of a marginalized man against a killer, without institutional support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMarginality and disillusionment: characters who live on the fringes of society, trapped between the past and an uncertain future.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCultural and social conflict: the clash between a foreigner and a local environment marked by poverty and disappointment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is aimed at readers of noir and psychological thrillers who look for plots with a social and historical background. It will also interest those who appreciate stories of revenge and personal justice set in contexts of crisis, as well as those who wish to explore the Cuba of the nineties from a raw and realistic literary perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA suspenseful plot that maintains tension until the end, combining the killer's profile with the protagonist's investigation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the social and emotional atmosphere of Cuba during the Special Period, offering a unique historical context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eComplex, marginalized characters who reflect the struggle for survival in a hostile environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on morality, revenge, and justice in a world where the rules have disappeared.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Estrada Bourgeois, Roberto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Atmosfera Literaria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: CRIME AND MYSTERY FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: ATMOSFERA LITERARIA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: May 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 176\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 280 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Redhead\u003c\/em\u003e is a novel that stands out for its ability to merge the psychological thriller with a stark social portrait. The setting in Cuba during the Special Period provides an unusual backdrop for the genre, making it an original and attractive proposition for mystery fans. The construction of the antagonist—a serial killer hiding behind an ordinary appearance—and the vengeful drive of the protagonist generate a narrative tension that sustains interest. It is a work recommended for those looking for a brief but intense read, with a historical background that enriches the plot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ATMÓSFERA LITERARIA, SL.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406728356187,"sku":"9788415918042","price":13.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841591804.jpg?v=1781839261","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788415918042","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}