Description
Everyone will remember you
Book Summary
Andreu Martín presents a detective novel set in Barcelona following the Las Ramblas attack. When Inspector Santiago Ortuño, a man at his breaking point, meets the fascinating Leire Alfaro, he becomes immersed in an anti-terrorism investigation by the Mossos d'Esquadra in the Raval district. His obsession with winning her over leads him to cross paths with the dangerous business of the Xaddad brothers, triggering a tragic conclusion at the city's port. A plot of corruption, mafias, and secrets that tests the limits of the law.
What is it about?
The novel begins with the discovery of Inspector Santiago Ortuño's lifeless body at the port of Barcelona, shortly after the jihadist attack on Las Ramblas and in the middle of an election campaign. The story travels back weeks earlier, when Ortuño, a national police officer relegated to the Immigration Brigade, receives a visit from Leire Alfaro, a vocalist seeking a residence permit for Abduh Fayad, a Moroccan plumber working for the Xaddad brothers. Ortuño falls under Leire's spell and, to win her over, interferes in an anti-terrorism investigation by the Mossos d'Esquadra in the Raval, centered on the Xaddads' shop. From there, the plot weaves a web of obsession, crime, and corruption that leads to the inspector's fatal destiny.
Main themes
- Police and anti-terrorism investigation in post-attack Barcelona.
- Romantic obsession and its fatal consequences.
- Mafias, corruption, and illicit business in the Raval neighborhood.
- Conflicts between police forces (National Police and Mossos d'Esquadra).
- The weight of the past and the characters' memories within a context of social crisis.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is ideal for readers of noir and detective fiction who look for complex plots set in real urban environments. It is also for fans of Andreu Martín and the "crims.cat" collection, as well as for those interested in stories that explore corruption, mafias, and social tensions in contemporary Barcelona.
What this book offers
- A detective plot with unexpected twists and an intense narrative pace.
- A critical and realistic vision of the dynamics of power and corruption in the city.
- Complex and morally ambiguous characters who question the line between good and evil.
- A faithful portrait of post-attack Barcelona, with its political and social tensions.
- A reflection on obsession and the consequences of individual decisions.
Technical specifications
- Author: Martín, Andreu
- Publisher: Editorial Alrevés
- Language: Cat
- Theme: DETECTIVE AND MYSTERY GENRE
- Collection: CRIMS.CAT
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition date: February 2019
- Number of pages: 348
- Weight: 728 g
Editorial review
Tothom et recordarà is a novel that consolidates Andreu Martín's trajectory within the Catalan detective genre. The author uses a real and recent setting (the Las Ramblas attack) to build a fictional plot that blends investigation, obsession, and corruption. The incisive narration and well-defined characters immerse the reader in a dark and complex universe. Although the story may prove dense due to the number of narrative threads, it offers an absorbing read for fans of mystery and social criticism. Recommended for those looking for a noir novel with roots in Barcelona and a direct style.