{"product_id":"9788417077501","title":"Three Funerals for Eladio Monroy","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThree Funerals for Eladio Monroy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this first installment of the series, the reader is introduced to Eladio Monroy, a peculiar detective working in the shadow economy of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Before the bursting of the real estate bubble and the major corruption scandals, Monroy accepts a job from his ex-wife that plunges him into an unstoppable spiral of violence. A classic noir novel, with acidic humor and an unforgettable antihero, marking the beginning of one of the most unique series in the genre in Spanish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEladio Monroy, a former sailor who survives on odd jobs in the shadow economy of Gran Canaria, receives a request from his ex-wife, Ana María. She, now married to the successful businessman Ernesto García Medina, asks him for a \"little favor\" that seems simple. However, what begins as a minor task soon triggers a spiral of violence that drags in everyone involved. Monroy, a character both sarcastic and sentimental, is forced to investigate and face extreme situations in a city he knows well. The plot, set in 2004, anticipates the atmosphere of corruption and crisis that would mark the following decade in Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe shadow economy and the fringes of society in pre-crisis Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe figure of the atypical detective: a biting and human antihero.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eViolence and survival in a corrupt urban environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal loyalties versus economic and political interests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria as both setting and character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers of classic noir and hard-boiled novels looking for an original protagonist with a direct style and black humor. Also for those who enjoy detective plots set in Spain, with a critical social portrait and complex characters. It is ideal for those who want to start a long, well-regarded series within the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA charismatic and biting antihero who refreshes the classic detective archetype.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA fast-paced plot with unexpected twists and a sustained narrative rhythm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical social portrait of Spain before the economic crisis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique setting in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, far from the usual genre backdrops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe beginning of a series that combines violence, humor, and a lucid perspective on corruption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eData Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Ravelo, Alexis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Novela negra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Modern and contemporary fiction, crime and mystery genre, mystery and suspense work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: NOVELA NEGRA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: June 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 248\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 519 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis first novel in the Eladio Monroy series offers a solid entry in Spanish hard-boiled fiction, with a protagonist who manages to break free from the genre's clichés. Alexis Ravelo constructs a plot that, while self-contained, lays the foundations for a rich and coherent narrative universe. The acidic tone and social criticism, combined with well-dosed action, make this title an excellent gateway for those seeking noir fiction with its own personality and a distinct local mark.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOVELA NEGRA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407405867355,"sku":"9788417077501","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841707750.jpg?v=1781854767","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417077501","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}