{"product_id":"9790777469377","title":"The Secret of the Charred Corpse","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Secret of the Charred Corpse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA geopolitical thriller plot places the reader in a fierce struggle for control of a strategic rare-earth deposit in Galicia. Inspector Carlos Jardiel and the restless Margarita delve into an investigation that connects the murder of two people in Madrid with the interests of global powers like Iran, the United States, and China. This novel combines police intrigue, action, and an international conflict that puts much more than a secret at risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative begins with the current interest in strategic chemical elements known as lanthanides, which are contained in rare-earth minerals. The author imagines a major untapped deposit located in Galicia. The struggle for its concession pits various powers against each other, such as the Republic of Iran, the United States, and China, the world's leading producer. This struggle becomes so violent that it does not even stop at the murder of two people in Madrid. Inspector Carlos Jardiel of the Judicial Police, accompanied by Margarita, a restless elderly woman, gets involved in the investigation of the crimes and reveals the secret they hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGeopolitics of strategic resources: the fight for control of rare earths and its impact on international relations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCriminal investigation: the process of unraveling a double murder with global ramifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConflict of interests: the confrontation between world powers over a key resource for modern technology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIntrigue and suspense: a plot that combines elements of noir fiction with a background of industrial espionage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is aimed at readers interested in police thrillers with a strong component of current geopolitical affairs. It is ideal for those who enjoy plots that explore international conflicts, strategic resources, and conspiracies, with an accessible narrative approach and characters who get involved in an investigation full of twists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA fictional but well-documented perspective on the strategic importance of rare earths in today's global context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA suspenseful plot that maintains interest through a criminal investigation with international ramifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDefined characters, such as Inspector Jardiel and the elderly Margarita, who provide dynamism and contrast to the resolution of the case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA read that combines entertainment with reflection on current issues such as the geopolitics of resources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Fernández Braña, Miguel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: FICTION AND RELATED SUBJECTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: PUNTO ROJO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: January 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 158\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Secret of the Charred Corpse offers a narrative proposal that links the detective novel with a topic of great contemporary relevance: the fight for strategic resources. The plot, centered on a fictional deposit in Galicia, provides an attractive setting to develop a criminal investigation with global implications. Readers looking for a thriller grounded in geopolitical reality and with an agile pace will find this work an interesting option, supported by a classic investigative structure and characters who guide the action.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406828724571,"sku":"9790777469377","price":14.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/979077746937.jpg?v=1781841990","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9790777469377","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}