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"Montalb?n does for Barcelona what Chandler did for Los Angeles-he exposes the criminal power relationships beneath the fa?ade of democracy."-"Guardian" When the son of a rich financier is murdered, Carvalho is called upon to investigate his mysterious death. In his quest for the killer, Carvalho has to infiltrate the world of Satanism and religious sects. Torn between two women-his on-off partner Charo and her eternal hesitations, and the enigmatic Yes, a lover from his youth, the professional and personal merge, and a devastating betrayal leaves Carvalho fighting for his life. Manuel V?zquez Montalb?n was born in Barcelona in 1939. He was a journalist, novelist, and creator of Pepe Carvalho, a fast-living, gourmet private detective. He died in October 2003.Montalban, Manuel Vazquez is the author of 'Man of My Life ', published 2006 under ISBN 9781852428464 and ISBN 1852428465.
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