Description
Project in Black
Book Summary
Captain César Sánchez returns to action in a new investigation that will test his mettle and his career. Years after his previous case, the captain has been reinstated to his post in The City and must solve the death of a homeless man with no apparent past. However, what appears to be a minor crime hides a deeper plot: the mysterious Project, a myth that must be preserved at all costs. With pressure from his superiors and the company of Lieutenant Lázaro Andrés, Sánchez will delve into a labyrinth of lies and secrets where failure is not an option.
What is it about?
The novel follows Captain César Sánchez, who has been reinstated to his post in The City after a difficult period. His new case is the death of Cuco Mondongo, a sodomite vagrant with no known trade or benefit, a man who, according to the captain himself, never existed. However, Colonel Hernández Padrón demands that he solve the crime immediately, with no room for error. To ensure this, he assigns Lieutenant Lázaro Andrés as his partner. As the investigation progresses, Sánchez discovers that the case is linked to the Project, a mysterious entity that functions as a myth that must be protected. The plot combines a police investigation with an atmosphere of suspense and institutional secrets, where the truth is mixed with the need to maintain certain fictions.
Main Themes
- Criminal investigation and solving a murder in a marginal urban environment.
- Institutional pressure and the struggle for professional reputation within a police force.
- The construction and preservation of myths and secrets within power structures.
- The identity and past of marginalized characters, such as the homeless man Cuco Mondongo.
- The tension between truth and the need to maintain the established order.
Who is it recommended for?
This work is aimed at readers of contemporary fiction and the crime genre who enjoy suspense plots with a focus on character psychology and the inner workings of institutions. It is ideal for those looking for a noir novel with a complex protagonist, set in an urban context and with a mysterious backdrop that goes beyond a simple crime. It will also interest followers of the author's previous work, Mundos de sombras, as it brings back the same main character.
What this book offers
- A mystery and suspense plot that combines police investigation with an element of institutional secrecy.
- A protagonist with a complex past, Captain César Sánchez, whose evolution is followed from previous works.
- A reflection on the construction of myths and the pressure to maintain certain fictions within an organization.
- An agile and immersive read, with 150 pages that maintain narrative tension.
- A detailed setting in The City, which functions as another character in the story.
Technical Details
- Author: Lunar Cardedo, Lorenzo
- Publisher: Atmósfera Literaria, sl.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Modern and contemporary fiction, crime and mystery genre, mystery and suspense work
- Collection: Atmósfera Literaria
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: June 2013
- Number of pages: 150
- Weight: 254 g
Editorial Review
Project in Black is a novel that solidly resumes the trajectory of Captain César Sánchez, offering a suspense plot that combines criminal investigation with a background of institutional secrets. The work stands out for its ability to build an oppressive atmosphere and a protagonist who carries the consequences of his past. With a contained length, the narrative maintains a constant pace that hooks the reader, especially those interested in the crime genre with a more psychological and social-criticism focus. It is a recommended read for those looking for a noir story with nuances and an ending that invites reflection on the myths that sustain power structures.