Maite R. Ochotorena
The Shadow of Fourneau
Thriller de época
Synopsis
The Reign of Terror shakes the foundations of the young French Republic, sowing distrust among its citizens and those who rule them with an iron fist. Conspiracies fuel fear and revolts throughout the country, while the war intensifies on the borders. Amidst this backdrop, investigator Lázaro Maltés faces the most critical moment of his career: he holds the key to closing the case he has been working on for a year. He has finally gathered the evidence he needs to convict the true mastermind behind one of the most abominable crimes he has ever pursued.
Everything is ready at the Palace of Justice. However, a sinister force snatches away his victory, forcing him to start from scratch. Horror has many faces, evil is unforgiving, and now Maltés must also worry about the safety of Édouard and his two brothers. Their new life on the other side of the border is about to end.
Who is Lazarus Maltese?
Does this duology end here? I won't say so. Lázaro Maltés still has much to tell, and I have a new installment in the works that will reveal his origins and help us unravel a little more of his mysterious figure.
In The Shadow of Fourneau, Maltés reveals himself as an even more controversial character, with a dark past that is only just beginning to emerge and that compels us to delve deeper into his history. His intelligence and charisma make his presence throughout the two novels compelling.
Who is Lázaro Maltés? Who is backing him from the shadows, and why? In this second installment, something surprising and unexpected is revealed about him, something that quickly leaves you on the edge of your seat, as it only incites more questions.
I have thoroughly enjoyed developing this character, especially in contrast to his antagonist: Vasek Rabechault. Where Maltés is sharp and intuitive, Rabechault is obtuse and ambitious. Both, however, are crucial to the investigation.
Lo que dicen los lectores...
Jose Ania
«Fascinado con esta historia, desde que empece con "el secreto de la belle nuit" hasta acabar "La sombra de Forneau" enganchado a su lectura como si de una droga se tratara. Muy bueno, me estoy haciendo adicto a esta escritora.»
César Fernández
«Aunque dicen que segundas partes no son buenas en este caso el refrán se equivoca.
El libro termina de contarnos la historia que empezó con El secreto de La Belle Nuit de manera excelente.
Si te gustó la primera parte disfrutarás con esta segunda.»
M.V.J.
«Una historia bien hirbanada en una época convulsa del país vecino. Un tema actual que ya en la época estaba vigente: el abuso de poder de las clases más pudientes aprovechándose de la debilidad del ser humano. Me ha gustado mucho.»