Description
BLOOD VOTES
Book Summary
An electoral campaign in the parish of Ordino is cut short by the death of one of the candidates on the very day of the vote. Commissioner Cerni Llop delves into an investigation where political interests and secrets of the past intertwine with a disappearance that puts his personal life at stake. With the help of former magistrate Climent Masoliver, he must navigate between traditional values and the contemporary reality of an Andorra in transformation. A crime novel that combines suspense, politics, and a journey into the memory of a country.
What is it about?
The campaign for mayor of the parish of Ordino is experiencing its most intense moments with door-to-door efforts to gather votes. Everything is turned upside down when, on the day of the election, one of the candidates is found dead. Commissioner Cerni Llop takes on the case to uncover the interests hidden behind the politician's murder. As he advances in the investigation, an unexpected disappearance shakes his personal life and forces him to face intimate dilemmas. Former magistrate Climent Masoliver becomes a key ally in connecting the clues to an Andorra that no longer exists, full of traditional values that clash with the country's current reality. Together, they move through a territory where the past and present blend to shape a mystery that goes far beyond an electoral crime.
Main themes
- Murder in an electoral context and political intrigue.
- Police investigation with a commissioner as the protagonist.
- Conflict between traditional values and modernity in Andorra.
- Disappearance and impact on the detective's personal life.
- Historical memory and the transformation of a country.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers of crime and mystery novels looking for plots with a political and social background. Also for those interested in stories set in Andorra, where the landscapes and culture of the country play an essential role. Recommended for those who enjoy human and vulnerable detectives with complex personal lives that intertwine with the investigation.
What this book offers
- A suspense plot with unexpected twists that maintains interest until the end.
- A detailed portrait of Andorran society, with its contrasts between tradition and modernity.
- A deep protagonist, Commissioner Cerni Llop, who faces personal challenges while solving the case.
- A unique vision of local politics and its hidden dynamics.
- The combination of a current crime with the memory of a country that is transforming.
Technical specifications
- Author: LACUEVA, LUDMILLA
- Publisher: LLIBRES DELICTE
- Language: cat
- Theme: CRIME AND MYSTERY GENRE
- Collection: LLIBRES DEL DELICTE
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: March 2024
- Number of pages: 215
- Weight: 360 g
Editorial review
A crime novel that goes beyond the crime to explore the political and social tensions of an Andorra in change. Ludmilla Lacueva constructs a solid investigation, with a human commissioner and a setting that transports the reader to a country of contrasts. The combination of suspense, historical memory, and personal drama makes it an attractive read for lovers of the genre who are looking for plots with depth and local context.