{"product_id":"9788418584596","title":"MERCURY DAYS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMERCURY DAYS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the oppressive atmosphere of post-war Spain, a waiter with a shady past decides to blackmail the local Falange leader. What begins as an act of audacity turns into a spiral of violence and fatality in a provincial city where mistrust and betrayal are common currency. Alexis Ravelo constructs a hard-boiled, fast-paced, and uncomfortable crime novel, paying tribute to the genre's classics, where every character hides their own miseries and the reader delves into the darkest depths of human nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel is set in post-war Spain, in a provincial city dominated by fear and repression. The protagonist, a waiter whose past hides more shadows than light, hatches a risky plan: to blackmail the powerful local Falange leader. What he does not anticipate is that this act of extortion will trigger an unstoppable chain reaction. In an environment where every neighbor can be an informant and loyalty is a luxury, revenge and betrayal become the only rules of the game. The plot moves with the speed of a countdown, exploring how ambition and resentment can corrupt any shred of humanity, in a work that draws from the tradition of the purest noir genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePost-war Spain and the atmosphere of social and political repression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBlackmail as a mechanism of power and survival among marginalized individuals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe spiral of violence and fatality generated by mutual mistrust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBetrayal and revenge as the driving forces of the plot in a closed environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA tribute to the classic noir genre, with influences from authors like James M. Cain and Jim Thompson.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is aimed at readers passionate about crime novels and psychological suspense, especially those who enjoy plots set in oppressive historical contexts. It is ideal for those seeking an intense, uncompromising narrative with morally ambiguous characters and a relentless pace. It will also be attractive to fans of Alexis Ravelo and those who appreciate the spy and mystery genre with a social and political backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the claustrophobic atmosphere of post-war Spain, seen through the lens of crime and marginality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA fast-paced, well-constructed plot that maintains tension from start to finish, with unexpected twists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA raw and realistic portrait of human nature in extreme situations, exploring ambition, fear, and betrayal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA literary tribute to the masters of the classic noir genre, with a dry, direct, and visual style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reading that invites reflection on the consequences of violence and the impossibility of escaping one's own fate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAVELO, ALEXIS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e ED.ALREVES,S.L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern and contemporary fiction, crime and mystery genre, mystery and suspense work, spy and espionage work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e NARRATIVE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 376 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMercury Days\u003c\/em\u003e is a solid entry within the contemporary Spanish noir genre. Alexis Ravelo demonstrates his mastery in constructing oppressive atmospheres and complex characters, managing to immerse the reader in a story that, despite its brevity, does not skimp on intensity. The work is particularly interesting for genre fans who look for plots with a historical background and an uncompromising look at the human condition. Its direct style and narrative rhythm make it an addictive read and recommended for those who want a powerful and well-executed literary experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ED.ALREVES,S.L","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407411896667,"sku":"9788418584596","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841858459.jpg?v=1781855018","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788418584596","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}