First published 2021
In a forgotten bookshop deep within Barcelona's labyrinthine streets, young Daniel Sempere discovers a mysterious novel that will unravel his entire family history. Someone wants those secrets to stay buried—and will kill to keep them hidden. As Daniel traces the manuscript's origins, he becomes entangled in a dangerous web of generational mysteries that stretch back decades. Ancient books hold impossible power in this city, where whispers of the supernatural intermingle with brutal historical violence. Daniel must decide how far he'll go to understand his father's past and the strange inheritance waiting for him. His search becomes a high-stakes game where every page turned could trigger another deadly confrontation.
Genres: historical-fiction, mystery, fantasy, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: high-stakes, secrets
Setting: Barcelona
Period: 20th-century
176 pages · Hardcover · Harper