Description
DEFEND US IN BATTLE
Book summary
A fast-paced crime novel set in Tortosa that combines criminal investigation, investigative journalism, and conflicts of faith. The reader will follow the hunt for a serial killer who has spread terror for over a decade in Catalonia, while an enigmatic inspector, a fearless journalist, and a priest with existential doubts see their destinies intertwine in a chilling resolution. A work that will captivate fans of psychological thrillers and contemporary fiction.
What is it about?
On September 29, 2011, the feast of Saint Michael, the city of Tortosa becomes the scene of a terrifying crime that shakes the daily lives of its inhabitants. A serial killer who has been operating throughout Catalonia for more than ten years has settled in the capital of the Terres de l'Ebre, and it seems there is no stopping him. While a cocky and enigmatic inspector does everything possible to catch him, a journalist from the most important media outlet in the area proves to have a lot to say in the chilling resolution of the case. All under the watchful eye of a priest who, suddenly, begins to doubt his holy mission. The novel weaves a web of tensions between police investigation, the search for journalistic truth, and the personal crises of the protagonists.
Main themes
- Criminal investigation and the pursuit of a serial killer
- Investigative journalism and the search for the truth
- Crisis of faith and existential doubts in a religious context
- The coexistence of daily life and terror in a mid-sized city
- The clash between local routine and long-term criminal violence
Who is it recommended for?
This novel is recommended for readers of noir fiction and psychological thrillers who are looking for a plot set in a real and relatable environment, with complex characters and an intense narrative pace. It will also interest those who enjoy stories that combine police investigation, investigative journalism, and moral conflicts, as well as followers of contemporary Catalan literature and narratives set in the Terres de l'Ebre.
What this book offers
- An intrigue and suspense plot with a serial killer who has been active for over a decade
- Well-defined characters with personal motivations and conflicts that enrich the investigation
- A specific geographic and cultural context that gives the story authenticity and atmosphere
- A reflection on faith, truth, and justice from different perspectives
- A resolution that connects the narrative lines in a surprising way
Technical data
- Author: REVERTE, MIQUEL
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: cat
- Subject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION
- Collection: NOTES DE COLOR
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: February 2016
- Number of pages: 160
- Weight: 350 g
Editorial review
A solid and well-constructed crime novel that takes advantage of the local setting to create an atmosphere that is both oppressive and intimate. The combination of three different points of view (police, journalistic, and religious) adds depth to the plot and allows for the exploration of the human dimensions of a criminal case. Recommended for fans of the genre who appreciate agile storytelling and characters with credible internal conflicts.