Description
IF THERE WERE NO TOMORROW
Book Summary
In this sixth installment of the Eladio Monroy series, the sarcastic and sentimental amateur investigator faces a case that begins as a sentimental charm and drifts into a spiral of violence. Sonsoles Nieves asks him for help to understand why her partner has abandoned her without explanation. What Monroy discovers is a plot that transcends romance, sprinkled with violent deaths and old acquaintances from the underworld. With his usual cunning and ill temper, the protagonist will find himself trapped in an investigation that will make him wish he had remained bored.
What is it about?
Eladio Monroy, a retired navy man who supplements his income with informal assignments, receives a visit from Sonsoles Nieves. The woman wants to understand why her partner, administrative clerk Diego Miranda, has left her suddenly and without giving explanations. Monroy accepts the case to fight off boredom, but he soon discovers that the reason for the breakup has nothing to do with sentimentality.
As he digs deeper, he stumbles upon a series of suspicious deaths affecting people connected to Miranda. The investigation becomes even more complicated when Falo el Moldura, an old friend of Monroy who is involved in drug trafficking part-time, appears on the scene. The protagonist will be immersed in a web of violence, unexpected twists, and decisions that will test his loyalty and survival instinct.
Main themes
- Classic hard-boiled fiction in a contemporary, Canary Islands context.
- Amateur investigation versus the inefficiency of institutions.
- The contradictions of Spanish society reflected in marginalized characters.
- Loyalty between old friends pitted against personal morals.
- Black humor and violence as narrative tools to portray reality.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers of crime and detective novels who are looking for fast-paced plots, sharp dialogue, and complex characters. Also for those who appreciate the hard-boiled genre with a local and contemporary touch, far from American stereotypes. It is ideal for fans of the Eladio Monroy series and for those who want to discover a charismatic and caustic antihero.
What this book offers
- A multi-layered mystery plot that maintains tension until the very end.
- An unforgettable, sarcastic, and human protagonist who evolves with each installment.
- A unique setting in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, which becomes a character in its own right.
- A balanced mix of humor, social criticism, and contained violence.
- A self-contained read that can be enjoyed without having read the previous novels in the series.
Technical specifications
- Author: Ravelo, Alexis
- Publisher: Ed. Alrevés, S.L.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Crime and mystery genre, mystery and suspense work
- Collection: Narrative
- Publication date: June 2021
- Number of pages: 320
- Weight: 597 g
Editorial review
This sixth installment of the Eladio Monroy series solidifies Alexis Ravelo as one of the most solid voices in the crime genre in Spanish. The novel maintains the author's narrative pulse, with agile dialogue and a plot that hooks from the first chapter. The protagonist, a charismatic Canarian antihero, remains the series' greatest success. For lovers of hard-boiled fiction with its own personality, this is a highly recommended read.