{"product_id":"9788416328963","title":"Leaving isn't that simple.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMaking a run for it isn't so simple\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deadly poker game forces the police to reopen a case where everyone wants to flee. Sub-inspector Gil Alabau, a methodical and persistent man, finds himself immersed in a labyrinth of suspects and misleading clues. Between marked cards and constant escapes, Alabau will have to decipher a criminal puzzle that reflects the contradictions of a society that claims to be supportive but looks the other way. An original crime novel that will hook the reader in a game of appearances until the final outcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA crime as convoluted as a macabre game forces the police to shuffle a deck of cards and call in an experienced sub-inspector to take charge. Gil Alabau accepts the responsibility, but soon discovers that everyone he deals with intends to do exactly the opposite: run away or beat it. The large number of suspects and overlapping situations will mean that Alabau, a quiet but persistent man, will not stop until he fits all the pieces of a deceptive puzzle full of traps. The unusual approach to the case turns the investigation into a slippery board that, in the end, becomes a mirror reflecting the mentality that prevails in our society, which is as civilized, altruistic, and supportive as it is—at least on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eComplex criminal investigation with multiple suspects and crossed clues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFlight as a reaction to responsibility and the truth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial appearances and collective hypocrisy in contemporary society\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePerseverance and detective methodology when faced with a convoluted case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCard games as a metaphor for human relationships and chance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is ideal for readers of crime novels who are looking for original, well-constructed plots, far from genre clichés. Also recommended for those who appreciate quiet but resolute protagonists, and for anyone who enjoys mysteries where every piece of the puzzle counts. Perfect for followers of the CRIMS.CAT collection and the author Màrius Moneo Vilalta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn original detective plot that plays with the reader's expectations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA protagonist with character and his own method, far from genre stereotypes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on today's society and the tendency to look the other way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA surprising ending that connects all the pieces of the puzzle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn agile and entertaining read with an intelligent and ironic tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Moneo Vilalta, Màrius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Editorial Alrevés\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTheme: Crime and mystery genre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: CRIMS.CAT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: February 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 196\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 345 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA crime novel that stands out for its plot originality and the construction of a mystery that hooks from the first page. Màrius Moneo Vilalta offers an intelligent tale where the card game becomes a metaphor for the investigation and for human relationships. Sub-inspector Gil Alabau stands out as a memorable character within the genre. Recommended for those looking for a different mystery read, with depth and a critical touch regarding today's society.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL ALREVÉS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407403966811,"sku":"9788416328963","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841632896.jpg?v=1781854664","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416328963","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}