{"product_id":"9788417077822","title":"Only the dead","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOnly the Dead\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEladio Monroy, a former sailor as sarcastic as he is sentimental, takes on a new assignment on the streets of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Héctor Fuentes has disappeared after taking a flight to the island, and only someone who knows every corner of the city like Monroy can find him. What begins as a routine search becomes a case that is over his head, forcing him to fight hard to get out alive. This second installment in the series combines the toughness of the noir genre with the humor and cunning of an unforgettable protagonist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHéctor Fuentes has disappeared without a trace after landing in Gran Canaria. To track him down, the family turns to Eladio Monroy, a former sailor scraping by on a minimal pension that he supplements with off-the-books jobs. Monroy is neither a police officer nor a detective, but he knows the city like no one else and has a special knack for getting into trouble. On this occasion, the case is beyond him from the start, and he must use all his cunning, his bad temper, and his street smarts to solve the mystery before it is too late. The plot, self-contained, moves forward with unexpected twists, contained violence, and a dark humor that characterizes the author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for a missing person in a hostile urban environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe figure of the marginal antihero who acts out of necessity rather than vocation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe harshness of life in the peripheral neighborhoods of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between official justice and street justice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLoyalty and friendship in a world marked by violence and betrayal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers of noir and crime novels looking for urban plots with charismatic protagonists far removed from the classic detective archetype. Also for those who enjoy stories set in real locations, with complex characters and sharp dialogue. Especially suitable for fans of pure hard-boiled fiction with a touch of humor and social criticism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA well-constructed suspense plot with sustained pacing and twists that keep the attention until the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA memorable protagonist, Eladio Monroy, who combines street smarts, a nasty temper, and a very particular sense of humor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion in the atmosphere of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, portrayed with realism and without concessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA read that combines pure entertainment with a critical look at contemporary society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Ravelo, Alexis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Editorial Alrevés\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, CRIME AND MYSTERY GENRE, MYSTERY AND SUSPENSE WORK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: NOVELA NEGRA (Noir Novel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: January 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 256\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 478 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second installment in the series starring Eladio Monroy, Only the Dead cements Alexis Ravelo as one of the most interesting voices in the Spanish noir novel. The work maintains the narrative pulse of the genre, with a well-achieved setting and a protagonist who flees from clichés. Its acidic tone and its capacity to portray the chiaroscuros of Canarian society make it a recommended read for lovers of the genre who are looking for works with their own personality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL ALREVÉS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407405736283,"sku":"9788417077822","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841707782.jpg?v=1781854760","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417077822","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}