Description
The B-Side
Book Summary
A plot of political corruption, unsolved crimes, and family secrets intertwine in this noir novel set in Valencia. When two politicians linked to a fugitive former regional minister are found murdered, all suspicion points to a possible return of the fugitive to exact his own form of justice. Between the official investigation, the unofficial inquiries of other involved parties, and the perspective of a journalist determined to uncover the truth, the story delves into the cracks of power and the wounds of a family marked by absence.
What is it about?
In Valencia, the bodies of two politicians who were involved in corruption schemes alongside an influential former regional minister are discovered under violent circumstances. The former minister, who fled to the other side of the world before being convicted, becomes the prime suspect in the murders. However, no one knows his whereabouts, not even his family. His son, an aspiring novelist, tries to build his great literary work based on his father's story, while his wife, a fallen high-society woman, has lived in oblivion since the flight. A journalist, the son's ex-partner, sets out to unravel what lies behind the crimes before the official police investigation or the unofficial inquiries undertaken by other involved politicians who have already begun their own investigations can do so.
Main Themes
- Political corruption and its consequences in the public and private spheres.
- Revenge and justice outside the law.
- Family secrets and the weight of the past on personal relationships.
- The search for truth through journalistic investigation and writing.
- A portrait of a political and social elite in decline.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers of crime and noir novels who enjoy plots involving political corruption, investigative journalism, and moral dilemmas. Also for those looking for stories with a strong family and psychological component, where secrets from the past condition the characters' present.
What this book offers
- A suspense plot with multiple layers of investigation: official, unofficial, and personal.
- A critical and realistic portrait of the intricacies of power and institutional corruption.
- Complex characters with ambiguous motivations and relationships marked by loyalty and betrayal.
- A reflection on justice, truth, and the possibility of redemption.
- An immersive atmosphere that combines a political thriller with family drama.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Camps Barber, Esperança
- Publisher: Llibres del Delicte
- Language: Catalan
- Topic: Crime and mystery genre
- Collection: FONDO
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: May 2015
- Number of pages: 196
- Weight: 349 g
Editorial Review
A noir novel that combines political thriller with family drama, offering an agile and profound read. The author builds a well-articulated plot in which corruption and the search for justice intersect with the personal wounds of its protagonists. Recommended for those looking for a story that goes beyond the crime and delves into the complexities of human relationships and power.