{"product_id":"9788415918059","title":"Off-the-books project","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProject in Black\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaptain 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCriminal investigation and solving a murder in a marginal urban environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInstitutional pressure and the struggle for professional reputation within a police force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe construction and preservation of myths and secrets within power structures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe identity and past of marginalized characters, such as the homeless man Cuco Mondongo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe tension between truth and the need to maintain the established order.\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 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, \u003cem\u003eMundos de sombras\u003c\/em\u003e, as it brings back the same main character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA mystery and suspense plot that combines police investigation with an element of institutional secrecy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA protagonist with a complex past, Captain César Sánchez, whose evolution is followed from previous works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the construction of myths and the pressure to maintain certain fictions within an organization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn agile and immersive read, with 150 pages that maintain narrative tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed setting in The City, which functions as another character in the story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Lunar Cardedo, Lorenzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Atmósfera Literaria, sl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Modern and contemporary fiction, crime and mystery genre, mystery and suspense work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Atmósfera Literaria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: June 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 254 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProject in Black\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ATMÓSFERA LITERARIA, SL.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406728323419,"sku":"9788415918059","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841591805.jpg?v=1781839260","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788415918059","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}