Alicia Giménez Bartlett

One of the owner partners of a food truck is found stabbed early in the morning. The vehicle is parked alongside others of the same kind. A young couple serving Mediterranean cuisine sleeps next to the van where the crime was committed, but they haven't heard or seen anything during the night that could serve as a witness. After the initial investigations, Petra and Garzón have only one lead to follow: the neighbors of the food truck saw that on the evening of the murder, a woman made a big purchase from the deceased. They discover that she is French, like him, and that the data on her credit card are fake. They seek help from the French police: the woman is identified as a high-ranking leader of a drug cartel. Finding her becomes the top priority for all police operations, but it seems that an unseen hand is following the officers, violently warning anyone they approach.

Petra Delicado will have to confront a criminal who will try to ensure that the case is never resolved.

“Rather than a pioneer, the great Alicia Giménez Bartlett is a teacher.” El País 

“Right up to the very last page, a terrific novel. Rarely has the detective genre been used so well, which consists of much more than just telling crime stories.” Abc 

“If there’s anyone who deserves the title of the great lady of Spanish noir, it’s Alicia Giménez Bartlett.” Vocento 

“I love the way this new novel kicks off, because from the first capital letter we’re able to enjoy the unmistakable style of Petra Delicado.”  El Ideal de Granada

“With a unique style in solving mysteries, without appearing tough and cynical like many characters in these novels, Petra blew up the traditional roles of the genre and paved the way for many female protagonists in this sometimes rugged world.” La Opinión de Málaga

“A captivating and highly addictive intrigue.” Zenda 

“In a world whose contours have been blurred by the pandemic, this noir novel entertains us by revealing certain truths.” La Repubblica 

“Turning the pages of Alicia Giménez Bartlett's mysteries is a bit like being in the company of friends, you want to continue for as long as possible.” Il Venerdì di Repubblica 

“The complexity of the characters, their humanity. Reading Alicia Giménez Bartlett truly brings to mind Andrea Camilleri.” Sellerio 

“In some cases, noir, instead of striking the chords of tension, becomes reassuring because there is a sense of familiarity with the protagonists.” Tutto Libri