{"product_id":"9788416328598","title":"Don't skimp on the spray!","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDon't skimp on the bug spray!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the prelude to the Universal Forum of Cultures, a bewildered Barcelona becomes the setting for a double death that appears to be criminal. Journalist Fèlix Barba and his niece, Internal Affairs officer Tània Moll, see their paths cross when a Nicaraguan immigrant is found in a coma from a heroin overdose and a Chinese citizen is found hanging by his feet in Badalona. What appears to be a settling of scores between clans is revealed to be a complex web of deception, where nothing is what it seems. This noir novel by Pop Negre immerses the reader in a hall of mirrors and distrust, where the truth is hidden behind a gallery of unforgettable suspects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plot begins at a specific historical moment: the imminent inauguration of the Universal Forum of Cultures in Barcelona, an event that the public greets with resignation. In this context, crime journalist Fèlix Barba, nicknamed \"França,\" is researching a report on human traffickers in Catalonia. At the same time, his niece Tània Moll, an officer in the Mossos d'Esquadra's Internal Affairs division, is going through a period of little work. The routine is broken by two seemingly unrelated events: a Nicaraguan immigrant in a coma from a heroin overdose next to a well-known nightclub, and a Chinese citizen hanging by his feet from the Pont del Petroli in Badalona, in what appears to be a revenge killing between clans. However, the investigation reveals that the young woman was not a drug addict and that the man was not murdered by the mafia. From there, the reader enters a game of suspicion and deceit, with characters such as a missing security guard, a Bulgarian martial arts expert, a lawyer devoted to the Teresian Sisters, and a businessman with a passion for boxing. The key to solving the mystery lies in knowing when to use the \"bug spray\" at the precise moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe Barcelona of the Universal Forum of Cultures as a social and urban backdrop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJournalistic and police investigation as tools to unravel the truth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHuman trafficking and labor exploitation in contemporary Catalonia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe complexity of family and professional relationships in a hostile environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe game of appearances and the manipulation of information in a criminal case.\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 lovers of noir and detective novels who are looking for plots set in the real Barcelona, with complex characters and a social backdrop. It is also ideal for readers interested in stories that mix investigative journalism with police action, and for those who appreciate a narrative style that combines suspense with a critical portrait of society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA mystery plot with unexpected twists that maintains tension until the conclusion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed portrait of Barcelona prior to the Universal Forum of Cultures, with its contradictions and hidden realities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCharacters with complex psychological profiles and credible motivations, which enrich the narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on social issues such as immigration, exploitation, and corruption, integrated into the plot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn ending that rewards the reader's attention and closes all plot lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pop Negre\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 Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detective and mystery genre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e CRIMS.CAT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 188\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 331 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDon't skimp on the bug spray!\u003c\/em\u003e is a solid entry within the Catalan noir genre, which stands out for its ability to build an oppressive and suspense-filled atmosphere. Pop Negre manages to weave a plot that, starting from a real and recognizable setting, delves into the darkest corners of society. The work offers intelligent entertainment, with an agile narrative pace and characters that stray from the usual archetypes. For fans of the genre, it represents an opportunity to discover a unique voice within contemporary detective literature, with a style that combines the rawness of realism with the cunning of a narrative game.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL ALREVÉS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407403114843,"sku":"9788416328598","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841632859.jpg?v=1781854628","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416328598","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}