Prey for the Shadow

In this gripping second novel of a celebrated detective trilogy, Barcelona's mayor faces a perilous blackmail threat involving a scandalous sex tape from her youth, demanding 300,000 euros and her resignation. As she navigates treachery from those closest to her, including her ex-husband and deputy, Melchor Marín is compelled to leave his quiet life in Terra Alta to investigate. What begins as a seemingly simple case unveils a web of deeper, unsettling crimes, leading to a shocking revelation that forever alters the course of Melchor's life.