Victoria González Torralba’s (2023) is a masterfully layered novela negra that blends a coming-of-age story with a dark, atmospheric mystery set in 1970s Spain. Following her debut with Llámame Méndez , this novel establishes her as a distinct voice in contemporary Spanish literature, stepping out from the shadow of her father, the legendary Francisco González Ledesma. Plot Overview

: This macabre discovery thrusts Laura into a dangerous web of secrets involving her own family’s past, hidden treasures, and a cast of ambiguous characters including the attractive delinquent Álex Lobo and the unsettling "Dog Man". Key Themes & Style Buenos tiempos - Libro de Victoria González Torralba

The story is set in a coastal Mediterranean town during the tourism boom of the early 70s.