Spain’s national bestseller, filmed by Netflix.
Detailed descriptions of streets, cafes and attractions from this book formed the basis of real thematic excursions «The Silence of the White City», which are now conducted under the auspices of the municipality of Vitoria.
This is where your hunt ends. And mine begins.
An elusive maniac kills the inhabitants of Vitoria, decorating their bodies with eguscilors — Basque ritual symbols. Exactly like 20 years ago … But the man, accused of long-standing crimes, spent all these years behind bars and is just getting ready to be released. Did the criminal have an imitator, or did the court send an innocent person to jail? Inspector Unai Lopez de Ayala, nicknamed the Kraken, is investigated. While he does not know anything about the killer. But the killer, who leaves him mysterious and very personal messages, knows everything about the Kraken …
“Just as Cara Black or Donna Leon portray Paris or Venice in their mysterious series, Saenz lovingly portrays a unique and enchanting city, intertwining Basque folklore and culture with a very complex and rich history.” — BookPage
«A captivatingly written book, impressive in scope and depth.» — Kirkus Reviews
“Overwhelming … The mesmerizing local flavor, beautifully crafted storyline and superb character descriptions make this a standout book. Readers are looking forward to the next book in the series. » — Publishers Weekly
A truly convoluted story full of dark secrets. An investigation into a series of gruesome and cold-blooded murders using ritual symbols in one of the most beautiful cities in Spain — Vitoria …
It was new and unexpected! I don’t know if it’s right that the book about a serial killer caused such positive emotions, but I can’t help it — it’s great! This atmospheric and addictive thriller from the first lines keeps you in suspense until the very end, and you will be delighted with its climax. — Alya @book_voedka
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