{"product_id":"9788497914987","title":"MATEU IS THE PRESIDENT","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMATEU THE PRESIDENT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn pre-winter Barcelona, the reader will accompany Jaume Fuster, a Mossos d'Esquadra officer who joins the Homicide unit and encounters a case that goes well beyond the routine. A decapitated agent and a plan orchestrated by the Catalan upper class and the far-right to eliminate the president of Barça form the core of a criminal plot. With a cast of characters that includes prostitutes, hitmen, and journalists, the novel uncovers the rot of contemporary society through a fast-paced police thriller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel begins with Jaume Fuster's return to Barcelona to join the Homicide group of the Mossos d'Esquadra. What seemed like a routine assignment immediately becomes a complex case: the discovery of a decapitated agent is the first clue to a darker plot. As the investigation progresses, a meticulously designed plan by the Catalan upper class and the far-right is uncovered, with the goal of assassinating the president of Barça. Through a network of secondary characters (prostitutes, hitmen, and journalists), the plot explores the connections between economic power, politics, and crime, offering a critical and uncompromising vision of current society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePolice thriller and criminal investigation in contemporary Barcelona.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCorruption and alliances between the bourgeoisie, the far-right, and spheres of power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial criticism and denunciation of the corruption of institutions and society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFootball as a stage for political and economic conflicts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMarginal characters and violence as a reflection of urban reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers of crime novels and police thrillers who are looking for plots set in current-day Catalonia. It is also for those interested in narratives that combine the crime genre with social and political criticism, and who appreciate a direct and blunt style. Recommended for fans of investigative literature and those who want a raw view of the mechanisms of power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA complex and well-structured criminal plot that maintains interest until the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical and realistic look at the dynamics of power in Catalan society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBelievable characters and an urban setting that brings the reader closer to the darker side of Barcelona.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn agile and direct narrative style, typical of the best thrillers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Bennasar i Llobera, Sebastià\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Eumo Editorial SAU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: Modern and contemporary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Notes de color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: November 2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 350 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMateu the President is a crime novel that successfully combines police intrigue with biting social criticism. The author constructs a plot that, starting from a brutal crime, reveals the connections between economic power, politics, and the world of football. Despite its brevity (160 pages), the novel offers a dense and suggestive read, ideal for those seeking a thriller with a political background and a stark vision of contemporary society.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EUMO EDITORIAL SAU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405153231195,"sku":"9788497914987","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849791498.jpg?v=1781824125","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788497914987","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}