Description
The Blue Night
Book Summary
In "The Blue Night," detective Florián Falomir reunites with an old friend, successful film director Mateo Reblet, who fears for the safety of his young wife, actress Valeria Lázaro. A stalker has breached their privacy, stealing personal items from their bedroom. What begins as a stalking investigation turns into a complex case when family tensions and the secrets of Reblet's privileged circle lead to tragedy. Juan Bolea weaves a plot of psychological and criminal suspense that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat until the very last page.
What is it about?
Detective Florián Falomir accepts a request from his former classmate, Mateo Reblet, a renowned film director. Reblet is worried about a stalker who has been stealing intimate items from the bedroom he shares with his new wife, actress Valeria Lázaro, who is thirty years his junior. Falomir travels to Reblet's luxurious mansion in Oropesa, on the Mediterranean coast, to investigate. There, he immerses himself in an environment of opulence and power, rubbing shoulders with politicians, producers, and actors. He soon discovers that the family harmony is merely a facade. Reblet's two teenage daughters, Elisa and Ruth, maintain a hostile relationship with their stepmother. This latent conflict intensifies until the tension erupts in a tragic event that transforms the investigation from a simple stalking case into a criminal one.
Main Themes
- Investigation of stalking and theft in the private sphere.
- Family conflicts and tensions between stepdaughters and stepmother.
- The contrast between a successful public life and the secrets of the family environment.
- Settings of power, wealth, and the film industry as a backdrop.
- The evolution of a stalking case into a complex criminal plot.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at fans of crime and suspense novels who enjoy psychological plots and plot twists. It is ideal for readers looking for a detective investigation story set in an environment of luxury and family secrets, written in a style classic to the crime genre.
What this book offers
- A suspense plot that combines psychological stalking with a crime, maintaining constant intrigue.
- A detailed portrait of dysfunctional family dynamics and their consequences.
- Immersion in a world of glamour and power, where appearances are deceiving.
- A classic detective investigation, with a protagonist who must unravel the secrets of a closed circle.
- An agile and absorbing read, perfect for lovers of mystery and narrative tension.
Technical Details
- Author: Bolea, Juan
- Publisher: EDITORIAL ALREVES, S.L
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: CRIME AND MYSTERY FICTION, MYSTERY AND SUSPENSE WORK
- Collection: NOIR NOVEL
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: January 2021
- Number of pages: 272
- Weight: 569 g
Editorial Review
"The Blue Night" is a solid entry in the crime genre, bringing back the charismatic detective Florián Falomir. Juan Bolea builds an effective narrative that captivates the reader from the onset of the stalking to the tragic conclusion. The work stands out for its ability to create an atmosphere that is both sophisticated and oppressive, where luxury hides the cracks in a family. It is a recommended read for those looking for a well-crafted mystery with complex characters and a pace that never flags, in the finest tradition of the criminal intrigue novel.