Description
From Madrid to the Sky
Book Summary
A novel that combines urban realism with science fiction and horror, where the fight for a dream turns into a nightmare. David, a young man determined to succeed as an actor, faces the obstacles of the show business world in Madrid. However, his ambition will drag him into an unexpected and dangerous journey, where the boundaries between reality and the supernatural blur. A work that explores obsession, destiny, and the monsters that lurk in the shadows of the city.
What is it about?
David tenaciously pursues his dream of becoming an actor. For him, every audition and every small role is an adventure, a step toward the top. However, the path to success is riddled with traps and disappointments. In his journey through the nightlife and fringes of Madrid, David will encounter situations that defy all logic. What begins as a chronicle of aspirations and frustrations soon drifts into a territory dominated by horror, science fiction, and the presence of legendary beings. The city becomes a stage where the everyday breaks down to reveal a hidden and threatening reality, testing not only his career, but his own sanity and survival.
Main themes
- The pursuit of a dream and overcoming obstacles in the artistic world.
- The presence of monsters and legendary beings in a contemporary urban environment.
- The fusion of genres: psychological horror, speculative science fiction, and social realism.
- The initiatory journey and the protagonist's transformation in the face of the unknown.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers looking for a narrative that mixes personal drama with fantasy and horror elements. Ideal for those who enjoy stories where the city of Madrid becomes another character, and for fans of plots that explore human ambition from a dark and supernatural perspective. It is also an attractive read for followers of science fiction and urban horror with a strong component of character development.
What this book offers
- An original and gripping perspective on the fight for a dream, framed within a context of fantasy and horror genres.
- A plot that maintains tension and mystery, combining day-to-day reality with the inexplicable.
- An immersion into an alternative Madrid, full of secrets and dangers hidden behind the city's facade.
- A reflection on how far someone is willing to go to achieve their goal, and the price it may have.
Technical specifications
- Author: ALFONSO ZAMORA LLORENTE
- Publisher: Dolmen
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: HORROR AND GHOST STORIES, SCIENCE FICTION, MONSTERS AND LEGENDARY BEINGS
- Collection: DOLMEN EXPRESS
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: February 2016
- Number of pages: 432
- Weight: 420 g
Editorial review
A literary proposal that stands out for its bold hybridization of genres. Alfonso Zamora Llorente constructs a story that begins with the real difficulties of an aspiring actor to, gradually, slide into nightmarish territory. The work offers a dense and immersive read, ideal for an audience that appreciates horror and science fiction narratives strongly anchored in social and urban reality. Its length allows for a slow development of the atmosphere and the protagonist's psychology, making it a solid choice for those looking for a genre novel with substance and background.