Calibre 22

Calibre 22 / Caliber 22

Short stories and novellas , 2017

Nova Fronteira

Pages: 164

In this collection of stories, Rubem Fonseca reintroduces one of his most iconic literary characters: the detective Mandrake. This time, Mandrake is hired to uncover who is behind a series of murders involving the editor of a renowned women’s magazine. The collection also includes shorter stories that revisit some of the author’s hallmark themes, such as social inequality and its often tragic consequences; violence driven by racism, misogyny, homophobia, and other prejudices; pointed or outright criticism of religious dogmas; and the unpredictable actions of psychopathic minds. Sharp shots from an author of the highest caliber.