This author, originally a journalist in Spain, is now renowned for his compelling crime fiction. His work is characterized by intricate plotting and a keen insight into the darker aspects of human nature. Beyond detective narratives, he also crafts historical thrillers that immerse readers in turbulent past eras. His stories are celebrated for their atmospheric depth and engaging narrative style.
In the Spanish province of Almeria, the compulsory demolition order on a house belonging to a British ex-pat couple leads to a gruesome discovery that sends journalist Danny Sanchez in pursuit of a vicious serial killer. By following the trail back to England, Danny confronts some of his own demons.
Groundbreaking philosophical insights and radical politics are central to the exploration of Romantic music aesthetics in this book. It challenges the conventional views that often simplify the genre to mere feelings or art for art's sake. Instead, it delves into how Romantic thinkers engaged with both popular and classical music, highlighting the emotional depth and societal implications that music can embody.
August 1945, Germany. The Allies have won the war. Now they have to win the peace ...Silas Payne is a Scotland Yard officer seconded to Germany to help implement the Allied policy of denazification. When a former Waffen SS soldier is found murdered in the cellar of a requisitioned house, Payne begins an investigation that leads him on a tortuous path of discovery through the chaos of post-war Germany and pits him against a depraved killer who will stop at nothing to protect his secret.