{"product_id":"9788417077396","title":"When the dead scream","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhen the Dead Cry Out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaco Gómez Escribano immerses us in a high-voltage crime novel set in the marginalized neighborhoods of Madrid. The story follows Cuqui, a psychopath who wakes up from a years-long coma following a botched heist, only to return to a neighborhood he no longer recognizes. Alongside his old friend Tente, both scarred by that job, they find themselves caught in a spiral of violence when the past returns in the form of a corrupt mafia. A work that explores loyalty, survival, and debts that are impossible to settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCuqui and Tente were part of a commissioned heist that went terribly wrong. Tente lost a leg, Cuqui took a bullet to the head that kept him in a coma for years, and the rest of the group died. After serving time in prison, Cuqui returns to his neighborhood on the outskirts of Madrid with amnesia, no family, and no direction. His only company are Elena and Mochuelo, two marginalized characters from the neighborhood. To survive, he turns to petty crime, until Reme Schiffer, a woman who has been in love with him since childhood, bursts into his life to offer him the affection he never had. However, the peace is short-lived: Dandy, the mafia boss who commissioned the original heist, returns from the past laden with ghosts. Cuqui and Tente, no longer the young men they once were, decide to stand their ground in a war with no winners or losers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eViolence as a legacy of the past and its unstoppable cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLoyalty between friends scarred by tragedy and crime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMarginalization and survival in the working-class neighborhoods of the periphery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRedemptive love and the possibility of a second chance in a hostile environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAmnesia and the reconstruction of identity after trauma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis novel is aimed at fans of the grittiest and most realistic crime and noir genre, especially those who enjoy stories set in the Spanish urban underclass. It is perfect for readers looking for plots of revenge and redemption with complex, marginalized, and morally ambiguous characters, as well as for followers of authors like Juan Madrid or Carlos Zanón.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn authentic immersion into the reality of Madrid's marginalized neighborhoods, with language and an atmosphere that captivate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDeeply human characters, with their light and dark sides, who evolve throughout the plot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA suspenseful and action-packed plot that maintains tension until the very last page, with unexpected twists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the impossibility of escaping the past and the consequences of the choices made.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDirect and visceral prose, characteristic of the best contemporary noir.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gómez Escribano, Paco\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 Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern and contemporary fiction, crime and mystery genre, mystery and suspense work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crime Novel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 245 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the Dead Cry Out is a crime novel that stands out for its stark realism and its ability to build marginalized yet deeply credible characters. Paco Gómez Escribano delivers a fast-paced work that gives the reader no respite, combining action with a lucid look at loyalty, violence, and redemption. An essential read for those looking for a thriller with soul and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL ALREVÉS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407406031195,"sku":"9788417077396","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841707739.jpg?v=1781854775","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417077396","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}