NATIONAL BESTSELLER OF SPAIN.
PUBLISHED IN 40 COUNTRIES IN 20 LANGUAGES.
CONTINUATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL HIT “THE BLADE OF THE WHITE CITY,” ADAPTED BY NETFLIX.
The one who has been dead for 40 years cannot be kidnapped or forced to bleed…
In 2022, Vitoria, Basque Country. The former police inspector and profiler Unai Lopez de Ayala, better known as Kraken, receives an anonymous call. The caller tells him he has one week to find the legendary book “The Black Hours of Constance of Navarre”—an invaluable bibliographic jewel. Otherwise Kraken’s mother, who is in the hands of a criminal, will die. Unai is in shock, because his mother, Marta Gomez, has been resting in a local cemetery for 40 years.
But DNA analysis of the blood from the kidnapped woman, obtained during the investigation, gives a staggering result: it really is Unai’s mother… How is that possible?
Detailed descriptions of streets, cafés, and landmarks from the series’ books formed the basis for real thematic tours “White City,” which are now conducted under the auspices of the Vitoria municipality.
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“Just like Cara 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 into a very complex and rich history.” — BookPage
“Impressive in scope and depth.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Overwhelming… The captivating local color, beautifully constructed plot, and excellent character descriptions make this book outstanding. Readers will eagerly await the next installment in the series.” — Publishers Weekly