NATIONAL BESTSELLER OF SPAIN. THE SERIES IS PUBLISHED IN 20 LANGUAGES IN 40 COUNTRIES. THE FOLLOW-UP TO THE INTERNATIONAL HIT “THE VENOM OF THE WHITE CITY,” ADAPTED FOR SCREEN BY NETFLIX. Life is a miserable moment. And death is an all-powerful eternity… 2019, Vitoria, the Basque Country. An epic medieval novel, “Rulers of Time,” is released—and immediately becomes a bestseller. But the author’s identity—apparently local—remains a complete mystery. Everyone wants to know who hides behind the mysterious pseudonym… Yet most of all, this intrigues Police Inspector Unai López de Ayala, the famous Kraken. He investigates a series of murders sweeping through Vitoria. And the methods the killer used to dispatch the victims are described in the newly published novel: poisoning with “Spanish fly”; sealing a person into a wall; drowning a man shut in a barrel together with a rooster, a dog, a cat, and a viper… The brutal reign of the Middle Ages in all its horrifying darkness. Detailed descriptions of streets, cafés, and attractions from the series’ books form the basis for real thematic “White City” tours now conducted under the auspices of the Vitoria municipality.
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“Just as Kara Black or Donna Leon depict Paris or Venice in their mysterious series, de Urturi lovingly portrays a unique and enchanting city, weaving Basque folklore and culture with a very complex and rich history.” — BookPage
“Impressive in scope and depth.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Overwhelming… Engrossing local flavor, a beautifully crafted plot, and excellent character descriptions make this book outstanding. Readers will eagerly await the next book in the series.” — Publishers Weekly