The plot kicks off when a young South American man hires Atila to find his missing fiancée, , a girl from Belarus. This investigation leads Atila into the dark world of human trafficking and the exploitation of migrants.

Maluenda’s prose is direct and rhythmic, often compared to the American masters of the genre like Raymond Chandler but firmly rooted in a Spanish context. The novel is a critique of the "new" Barcelona, highlighting the contrast between the city's public image and the reality of those living "for four coins" in its margins. Conclusion

Libro: Mala hostia. - 9788417077549 - Gutiérrez Maluenda, Luis

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