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Félix Chalcatana

This series delves into the grim realities of political thrillers, exploring the brutal intersection of terrorism and morally bankrupt counterinsurgency. The narratives follow an unlikely prosecutor drawn into a series of bizarre and horrific murder investigations amidst a climate of fear and uncertainty. As death becomes the only constant, characters are forced to confront not only criminal acts but their own ethical compromises and the corrosive nature of violence. Characterized by propulsive plots, stark realism, and profound moral complexity, these stories offer a riveting examination of society under extreme duress.

Red April

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    Red April evokes Holy Week during a cruel, bloody, and terrifying time in Peru's history, shocking for its corrosive mix of assassination, bribery, intrigue, torture, and enforced disappearance - a war between grim, ideologically driven terrorism and morally bankrupt government counterinsurgence

    Red April