Description
Lost Days
Book Summary
"Lost Days" plunges the reader into a fast-paced noir novel set in Gijón, where the appearance of a sinister clown on the internet triggers a wave of terror. Inspector Castro, a policeman trapped between his routine and his passions, must face a serial killer who leaves behind a macabre trail of corpses with an amputated hand. David Barreiro combines the police procedural genre with dark, corrosive humor, offering a suspenseful plot that maintains tension until the very last page.
What is it about?
The tranquility of Gijón is shattered when a mysterious clown begins posting unsettling nighttime photographs of the city online. What initially seems like a cruel prank turns into a nightmare when the first lifeless bodies appear, each with an amputated hand as the killer's signature. Inspector Castro, a man accustomed to a simple life of bars, whiskey, and his devotion to his wife and his football team, Sporting, is forced to lead an investigation he doubts he is prepared for. The novel weaves a web of suspense and violence, where the characters' dark humor contrasts with the darkness of the crimes, while the clown becomes the icon of a terror that shakes the entire community.
Main themes
- Criminal investigation and the profile of a serial killer.
- The contrast between daily routine and the eruption of horror.
- Dark humor as a coping mechanism for violence.
- The urban atmosphere of Gijón as a setting for suspense.
- The fragility of security and normalcy in a community.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at fans of crime novels and suspense who are looking for solid police plots with a touch of biting humor. It will also appeal to readers interested in stories about serial killers with a recognizable local setting, as well as those who enjoy flawed protagonists and charismatic anti-heroes.
What this book offers
- An addictive suspense plot with unexpected twists that keep you interested.
- A human and relatable protagonist who is easy to empathize with as he faces his own limits.
- A detailed setting of Gijón that turns the city into another character in the story.
- A balance between the harshness of the crime and dark humor that lightens the tension without undermining the seriousness of the genre.
- A fast-paced and immersive read, ideal for those seeking quality entertainment.
Technical specifications
- Author: Barreiro, David
- Publisher: Editorial Pez de Plata
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, CRIME AND MYSTERY GENRE, MYSTERY AND SUSPENSE WORKS
- Collection: NARRATIVA PEZ DE PLATA
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: June 2018
- Number of pages: 240
- Weight: 330 g
Editorial review
"Lost Days" is a solid entry in the Spanish crime genre, successfully combining a classic suspense plot with an agile narrative style and a memorable protagonist. David Barreiro demonstrates a good grasp of rhythm and tension, relying on a local setting that provides authenticity and closeness. The use of dark humor, without diminishing the gravity of the crimes, gives the novel a unique personality that sets it apart within the genre. It is a recommended read for those looking for an entertaining, well-constructed crime novel with a touch of originality.