A successful writer is also a serial killer. His editor knows this, but they’ve never managed to catch him with enough evidence. The moment of confrontation arrives when the two are trapped on a rooftop. There, they will have all the time in the world to discuss what really happened. And it’s a long and tortuous story… Only Lorena Franco, the queen of Spanish domestic noir, could write such a gripping thriller, where the killer is known from the very first page, but the mystery and tension only grow as the story unfolds.
New Year’s Eve, 1999, New York City. Eve Logan, a prestigious editor, is trapped on a rooftop with Aidan Walsh, her latest bestselling author, who also happens to be her recent ex. To say the atmosphere is tense is an understatement, and not just because they are stuck there, but due to a series of crimes that involve them both. Eve takes this extraordinary opportunity to share her perspective on their past romantic and professional relationship, which began two years earlier when Aidan joined the publishing house.
In 1997, Eve receives Aidan’s manuscript, titled Bahorrina. Though she initially dismisses it, she is surprised to discover its literary quality and decides to publish it, turning it into a worldwide success. Despite her initial reluctance, she begins a romance with Aidan marked by intense sexual chemistry. However, what seemed like the rise of a literary star is soon overshadowed by the unexplained deaths of several authors and people in the publishing world. Eve is confused about her relationship with Aidan, as it seems they’ve assumed they are in a romantic relationship rather than just a physical one, but Aidan’s behavior grows increasingly erratic, controlling, and toxic.
Meanwhile, Jared Ramírez, a police officer and Eve’s former love, leads the murder investigation. As the crimes are connected to her workplace, Jared and Eve are brought back together, reigniting romantic feelings between them, adding emotional tension to an already complex plot, especially since Jared is now engaged to another woman. As Jared follows leads, he questions Eve, who doesn’t believe him when he suggests Aidan is involved. Amy, Eve’s best friend, also warns her about Aidan, but she remains in denial, almost as if trying to prove that Jared’s suspicions stem from jealousy. Despite this, Eve begins to notice strange behaviors in Aidan: she never sees him write, he doesn’t keep pens in his house, and he doesn’t have a computer. Everyone around Eve notices her behavior has changed—she seems colder and more distant—but she always denies it.
The plot unfolds with multiple twists, in a captivating game of cat and mouse between the killer and the detective, the protagonists’ love triangle, numerous secondary characters, and the erotic, emotional, and suspenseful tension running through the novel. Despite its length and complexity, the plot remains credible at all times. In the end, after more deaths occur around her—including that of Amy, her best friend—Eve discovers the truth: Aidan has been stealing manuscripts from other authors, murdering them to cover his tracks and claiming authorship of their work. This revelation not only threatens her career but also her life. Aidan has gotten too close to her—too close. But Eve will do whatever it takes to expose him as a killer, having planned for this night on the New York rooftop at the turn of the century.
RELEVANT FACTS: 600 noches después: crimen, misterio y romance stands out for its narrative structure, where the story unfolds through a conversation, and for the fact that the killer’s identity is revealed almost at the start of the novel, without losing intrigue or suspense. Though set in New York, the story could easily be relocated anywhere in the world.
This Lorena Franco thriller has two particularly interesting features: on the one hand, the emotional connection between the characters, with a stormy love story between the protagonist and the detective and her passionate, erotic relationship with the killer. On the other hand, the classic cat-and-mouse dynamic between the detective and the killer. Although the reader knows who the killer is, Franco’s mastery keeps them completely hooked on this long, deep, psychological, and action-packed story. A perfect fit for a series that could be set anywhere!
Lorena Franco is the queen of Spanish domestic noir. With hundreds of thousands of copies sold, she not only leads bestseller lists in print and digital formats but also excels in audiobook sales, reaching impressive figures in both Spain and the United States, always in Spanish. She is also well-loved on social media, with tens of thousands of followers on Instagram.
What the reviews say:
“Once again, now from Manhattan, the writer gives us an addictive story with an unexpected ending.” – Fantasía y Mundo.
“She takes us deep into the world of publishing with its less-than-glamorous side, creating a novel full of tension.” – Babelio.
“It’s an easy read that keeps you on edge and wanting to keep reading nonstop.” – Amazon.
AUDIOVISUAL POTENTIAL: TV series, Miniseries, Film, TV Film.
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES: Spanish.
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