Description
Murder at INCISA
Book Summary
A suspense and crime plot that immerses the reader in the complex web of major construction and civil engineering firms. When the director of a technical consultancy is found murdered in his office, a veteran inspector and an engineer working for the Ministry of the Environment join forces to unravel the case. Their investigation will lead them to navigate between illicit organizations and a corporate world as ruthless as it is dangerous. A 630-page novel that combines the detective genre with a profound critique of the environment of corruption and power.
What is it about?
The story begins with the discovery of the body of the director of INCISA, a technical consultancy linked to the civil engineering sector. The investigation falls to a police inspector with long experience, who, given the technical complexity of the case, requests the collaboration of an engineer from the Ministry of the Environment. Together, they enter a labyrinth of hidden interests, major public contracts, and dark agreements that connect the most powerful construction companies with organizations operating outside the law. Throughout its pages, the novel reveals how the thirst for power and money pull the strings of a system where human life can be a mere obstacle.
Main themes
- Criminal investigation and suspense in the corporate sphere.
- Corruption in the sector of major public works and engineering.
- The conflict between legality and economic interests in public procurement.
- Collaboration between the police and technical experts to solve complex crimes.
- Social criticism regarding the power of construction companies and illicit organizations.
Who is it recommended for?
This work is aimed at readers who are fans of mystery and suspense novels with a realistic and critical background. It is ideal for those who enjoy detective plots that take place in specific professional environments, such as engineering or public administration. It will also be attractive to those interested in stories that explore corruption, corporate power, and the inner workings of large infrastructure contracting.
What this book offers
- A detailed police investigation plot with a realistic technical focus.
- A profound and well-documented vision of the world of construction and civil engineering firms.
- A social and political critique of corruption and abuses of power in the public and private sectors.
- An extensive and absorbing read that maintains tension throughout its more than 600 pages.
- A portrait of the collaboration between very different professional profiles to solve the same enigma.
Technical specifications
- Author: Pérez de Juan, Ignacio
- Publisher: PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL
- Language: Spanish
- Genre: DETECTIVE AND MYSTERY FICTION, MYSTERY AND SUSPENSE WORK
- Collection: PUNTO ROJO
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: November 2021
- Number of pages: 630
- Weight: 950 g
Editorial Review
Murder at INCISA presents itself as a significant mystery novel, going beyond a simple crime to delve into a scathing critique of the world of major public works. Its length and the detail with which the world of consultancies and construction firms is described offer an immersive experience for the reader looking for a solid and well-documented plot. The combination of a veteran inspector and an engineer adds an original dynamic that enriches the investigation. It is a work recommended for those who appreciate suspense with a social background and professional realism.