Description
MARKED CARDS
Book Summary
In MARKED CARDS, detective Adriana faces a complex international case that will test her professional and personal limits. The disappearance of an NGO aid worker in Turkey uncovers a global human trafficking network. Accompanied by her partner Pau, Adriana must navigate through uncertainty and danger, where victims and pursuers swap roles. A crime novel that immerses the reader in an investigation full of enigmas and unexpected twists.
What is it about?
The plot begins when Juli Masó comes to Adriana and Pau's detective agency to report his wife's disappearance in Turkey. The woman, an aid worker for an NGO that helps exploited women from Eastern Europe, has vanished without a trace. What seems like a missing person's case quickly turns into an international investigation. Adriana and Pau are forced to deploy all their resources to follow the clues that lead them to a human trafficking network. As they dig deeper, they face a reality where the lines between pursuers and the pursued blur, and the detectives must confront their own fears to solve a case that becomes increasingly dark and complex.
Main Themes
- Human trafficking and the exploitation of women in Eastern Europe.
- The duality between victims and perpetrators in international criminal networks.
- The ethical and personal dilemmas of detectives when investigating a global case.
- The fight against corruption and impunity in a transnational context.
- The fragility of identity and trust when facing one's own fears.
Who is it recommended for?
This work is aimed at lovers of the detective and mystery genre who are looking for plots with a social background and plot twists. It is ideal for readers who enjoy crime novels with strong female protagonists, detailed investigations, and a narrative pace that maintains tension until the last page. It is also recommended for those who appreciate stories that address real issues like human trafficking from a fictional perspective.
What this book offers
- An international mystery plot that maintains constant suspense and intrigue.
- A realistic and raw vision of human trafficking and its complexities.
- Deep characters who evolve by facing their own limitations and fears.
- A narrative that combines detective investigation with psychological thriller.
- A read that invites reflection on justice and morality in a globalized world.
Data sheet
- Author: TORRES, MARIBEL
- Publisher: LLIBRES DELICTE
- Language: cat
- Topic: DETECTIVE AND MYSTERY GENRE
- Collection: LLIBRES DEL DELICTE
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: November 2023
- Number of pages: 236
- Weight: 421 g
Editorial Review
MARKED CARDS is a novel that establishes Maribel Torres as an author capable of weaving suspense plots with a strong social component. The work offers a classic detective investigation but with a contemporary focus, addressing human trafficking from a perspective that hooks and makes one reflect. The evolution of the protagonist, Adriana, and the dilemmas she faces add depth to the reading. For fans of the genre, it is a solid proposal that combines rhythm, mystery, and an implicit social critique, without losing sight of entertainment.