Since their launch, only few years ago, Corylus Books maintained a very interesting line of authors whose works meet thriller investigations on the background of complex political contexts. Their latest, Black Storms, by catalan author Teresa Solana, translated by Peter Bush continue this trend, with a surprising story about wounds of events that happened almost one century ago.
When a sick, retired professor is killed, no one may have figure out exactly the reason of the crime. Tasked with solving the case, detective Norma Forester is challenged to focus her super power - and activate her family background references as well. Thus, she will be able to trace the roots of the crime to the Spanish Civil War, where her grandfather belonged to the International Brigades.
Short yet atmospheric and with characters of deep personal and sociological complexity, Black Storms was a fascinating read. I am passionate about how politics and history may alter our everyday lives therefore, the reading inspired me a lot to think about those fine borders when our lives may be shaped by other people´s decisions and histories. I particularly loved Norma, a complex character with a family story bigger than herself.
For anyone interested about Spanish history, particularly the Civil War, Black Storms is a good introduction, adding that human layer of knowledge that we may miss when we are reading just cold historical facts and figure.
A recommended read if you love a good thriller written in a very smart political key. I am definitely interested in reading more by Solana.
Rating: 5 stars
Disclaimer: Book offered as part of the book tour but the opinions are, as usual, my own
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