Description
The Harem of Tibidabo
Book Summary
Andreu Martín, a benchmark of crime fiction in Catalan, immerses us in a dark and luxurious Barcelona with "The Harem of Tibidabo." A criminal investigation that begins with the murder of the matriarch of an exclusive brothel on Avinguda del Tibidabo. The reader will accompany the club's manager, Mili Santamarta, and his right-hand woman, Sancha, on a journey full of twists, secrets, and violence to uncover a truth that hides much more than it seems. An addictive plot where every detail counts.
What is it about?
The novel opens with the discovery of the body of Mili Santamarta's mother, the heir and manager of the Harem, a luxury brothel located on Avinguda del Tibidabo. The murder, executed with two shots to the back of the neck, triggers a personal investigation that Mili undertakes together with Sancha, his adoptive mother and the iron lady of the business. As they advance, they discover that behind the golden doors and secret corridors of the Harem lie a network of disappearances, human trafficking, compromising lists, satanic sects, voodoo rituals, and sadomasochistic clubs. The search for the truth becomes a labyrinth full of deaths and surprises, where nothing is as it seems and where the reader becomes a direct witness to a dizzying plot.
Key Themes
- Criminal investigation and psychological thriller in the criminal underworld of contemporary Barcelona.
- The world of luxury prostitution and its shadows: secrets, power, and corruption.
- Toxic family relationships and the struggle for the inheritance of a clandestine business.
- Historical and hidden Barcelona, with the Blue Tram and modernist mansions as a backdrop.
- Violence, irony, and dark humor as narrative tools to explore human darkness.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers passionate about crime and detective novels, especially those seeking tough plots with a frantic pace and constant twists. Recommended for those who enjoy stories set in Barcelona and with a style that combines raw realism with irony. Ideal for fans of Andreu Martín and the "crims.cat" collection.
What this book offers
- An immersion into a complex criminal investigation, full of red herrings and unexpected revelations.
- An unvarnished vision of a marginal yet luxurious universe, with ambiguous and deep characters.
- A dizzying narrative pace that maintains tension from beginning to end, without respite.
- A detailed setting of the most secret Barcelona, with its modernist heritage as a backdrop.
- Andreu Martín's dark humor and irony as a counterpoint to the plot's violence.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Martín, Andreu
- Publisher: Editorial Alrevés
- Language: cat
- Subject: CRIME AND MYSTERY GENRE
- Collection: CRIMS.CAT
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: December 2017
- Number of pages: 358
- Weight: 402 g
Editorial Review
Andreu Martín demonstrates his mastery of the noir genre with "The Harem of Tibidabo," a novel that hooks you from the first page. The combination of a classic criminal investigation with a marginal and luxurious universe, full of secrets and unforgettable characters, makes it an absorbing read. The frantic pace and constant plot twists will satisfy readers looking for strong emotions, while the irony and dark humor provide an intelligent counterpoint. A recommended work for thriller lovers who want to delve into a dark and fascinating Barcelona.