Overview
«Algunos monstruos crecen, otros se agazapan.»
Carmen Larrañaga parece tener todo en contra. Ante la plaga de violencias que padecen las mujeres, ha decidido lanzarse como candidata a diputada federal por su ciudad. Sin embargo, los dirigentes de su partido —el Partido Democrático del Pueblo Bueno— le niegan su apoyo, pues impulsarán al oportunista Vega Fernández, cuyas alianzas se extienden como tentáculos hasta el crimen organizado. Pero éste no será su mayor obstáculo. En su primer acto de campaña como candidata independiente, Carmen recibe dos balazos de un tirador furtivo, que la dejan malherida.
La joven candidata no se amedrenta; su mensaje ha calado rápido y hondo, y tiene el respaldo de un grupo de tenaces amigas. Pero ¿cómo hacer una campaña sabiendo que el enemigo acecha, un enemigo que puede estar en las filas de su poderoso expartido o en las filas de un grupo criminal igualmente poderoso? Carmen necesita protección y la encontrará en la imprevista figura de Néstor del Valle, un guardia de museo jubilado. ¿Será suficiente?
Élmer Mendoza consagra su lugar como maestro de la novela negra con esta fascinante historia, que combina magistralmente thriller político y retrato social. Una obra que refleja una realidad tan cruda que nos estremece y nos duele a todos.
La sirena y el jubilado nos sumerge en la intensa lucha diaria de las mujeres por la justicia y la supervivencia en un país donde el poder nunca se comparte y la corrupción e impunidad se multiplican.
ENGLISH DESCRIPTION
“Some monsters grow, others crouch.”
Carmen Larrañaga seems to have everything against her. Faced with the plague of violence suffered by women, she has decided to run for federal deputy for her city. However, the leaders of her party—the Good People’s Democratic Party—deny her their support, as they will promote the opportunistic Vega Fernández, whose alliances extend like tentacles into organized crime. But this will not be her biggest obstacle. In her first campaign event as an independent candidate, Carmen is shot twice by a sniper, leaving her seriously wounded.
The young candidate is not intimidated; her message has resonated quickly and deeply, and she has the support of a group of tenacious friends. But how can she campaign knowing that the enemy is lurking, an enemy who may be in the ranks of her powerful former party or in the ranks of an equally powerful criminal group? Carmen needs protection, and she will find it in the unexpected figure of Néstor del Valle, a retired museum guard. Will he be enough?
Élmer Mendoza cements his place as a master of crime fiction with this fascinating story, which masterfully combines political thriller and social commentary. A work that reflects a reality so harsh that it shocks and pains us all.
The Siren and the Retiree immerses us in women’s intense daily struggle for justice and survival in a country where power is never shared and corruption and impunity are rampant.
Carmen Larrañaga parece tener todo en contra. Ante la plaga de violencias que padecen las mujeres, ha decidido lanzarse como candidata a diputada federal por su ciudad. Sin embargo, los dirigentes de su partido —el Partido Democrático del Pueblo Bueno— le niegan su apoyo, pues impulsarán al oportunista Vega Fernández, cuyas alianzas se extienden como tentáculos hasta el crimen organizado. Pero éste no será su mayor obstáculo. En su primer acto de campaña como candidata independiente, Carmen recibe dos balazos de un tirador furtivo, que la dejan malherida.
La joven candidata no se amedrenta; su mensaje ha calado rápido y hondo, y tiene el respaldo de un grupo de tenaces amigas. Pero ¿cómo hacer una campaña sabiendo que el enemigo acecha, un enemigo que puede estar en las filas de su poderoso expartido o en las filas de un grupo criminal igualmente poderoso? Carmen necesita protección y la encontrará en la imprevista figura de Néstor del Valle, un guardia de museo jubilado. ¿Será suficiente?
Élmer Mendoza consagra su lugar como maestro de la novela negra con esta fascinante historia, que combina magistralmente thriller político y retrato social. Una obra que refleja una realidad tan cruda que nos estremece y nos duele a todos.
La sirena y el jubilado nos sumerge en la intensa lucha diaria de las mujeres por la justicia y la supervivencia en un país donde el poder nunca se comparte y la corrupción e impunidad se multiplican.
ENGLISH DESCRIPTION
“Some monsters grow, others crouch.”
Carmen Larrañaga seems to have everything against her. Faced with the plague of violence suffered by women, she has decided to run for federal deputy for her city. However, the leaders of her party—the Good People’s Democratic Party—deny her their support, as they will promote the opportunistic Vega Fernández, whose alliances extend like tentacles into organized crime. But this will not be her biggest obstacle. In her first campaign event as an independent candidate, Carmen is shot twice by a sniper, leaving her seriously wounded.
The young candidate is not intimidated; her message has resonated quickly and deeply, and she has the support of a group of tenacious friends. But how can she campaign knowing that the enemy is lurking, an enemy who may be in the ranks of her powerful former party or in the ranks of an equally powerful criminal group? Carmen needs protection, and she will find it in the unexpected figure of Néstor del Valle, a retired museum guard. Will he be enough?
Élmer Mendoza cements his place as a master of crime fiction with this fascinating story, which masterfully combines political thriller and social commentary. A work that reflects a reality so harsh that it shocks and pains us all.
The Siren and the Retiree immerses us in women’s intense daily struggle for justice and survival in a country where power is never shared and corruption and impunity are rampant.
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