: The target of the killer’s obsession, she finds herself framed for the crimes as evidence—including the body of a young woman—begins appearing in her own apartment. Thematic Elements & Style
The story begins at the in Madrid, which has been converted into a makeshift morgue during the height of the health crisis.
: A superstitious and somewhat irritable magistrate who provides moments of fine, respectful humor amidst the dark subject matter.
Unlike many of Calderón's previous works, this novel does not feature her famous protagonist, Lola MacHor. Instead, it introduces a new investigative team:
: All subsequent victims share a single commonality: their death certificates were signed by Dr. Paloma Padierna , a young, exhausted internist at the Gregorio Marañón Hospital.
: The lead police investigators. Jaso, in particular, becomes a central figure as he develops a conviction of Dr. Padierna's innocence.
: What initially looks like administrative errors during a pandemic turns out to be a calculated "game" by a serial killer who believes the chaos of the crisis provides the "perfect" cover for murder. Key Characters
El juego de los crímenes perfectos - Calderón, Reyes - Amazon.com
: The target of the killer’s obsession, she finds herself framed for the crimes as evidence—including the body of a young woman—begins appearing in her own apartment. Thematic Elements & Style
The story begins at the in Madrid, which has been converted into a makeshift morgue during the height of the health crisis.
: A superstitious and somewhat irritable magistrate who provides moments of fine, respectful humor amidst the dark subject matter. El Juego De Los Crimenes Perfectos Reyes Cald...
Unlike many of Calderón's previous works, this novel does not feature her famous protagonist, Lola MacHor. Instead, it introduces a new investigative team:
: All subsequent victims share a single commonality: their death certificates were signed by Dr. Paloma Padierna , a young, exhausted internist at the Gregorio Marañón Hospital. : The target of the killer’s obsession, she
: The lead police investigators. Jaso, in particular, becomes a central figure as he develops a conviction of Dr. Padierna's innocence.
: What initially looks like administrative errors during a pandemic turns out to be a calculated "game" by a serial killer who believes the chaos of the crisis provides the "perfect" cover for murder. Key Characters Unlike many of Calderón's previous works, this novel
El juego de los crímenes perfectos - Calderón, Reyes - Amazon.com