The story begins in , as a series of brutal murders targeting women, primarily sex workers, begins to terrorize the region. The investigation is led by George Knox , a veteran detective known for his "Richard Burton-like" grimace and signature Ray-Ban sunglasses. He is accompanied by a young, ambitious detective, Mark Burstyn .

As the body count rises, the investigation becomes a descent into an "abyss" for Knox. Every lead seems to crumble, and the killer remains elusive, seemingly striking and disappearing at will. The detectives' struggle is mirrored by the national decay of the UK at the time, which is characterized by:

Malos tiempos para el país (Bad Times for the Country) by Michaël Mention is a gritty work of fiction and "true crime" that reimagines the hunt for the real-life . Originally published in 2012 and later released in Spanish by Editorial Siruela in 2020, the novel provides a bleak portrait of 1970s Britain. Plot Summary

: High unemployment, mining strikes, and a failing Labour government.

The book is described as a that focuses as much on the socio-political climate as it does on the crimes. It serves as a critique of a society in transition, moving toward the "Iron Lady" era of Margaret Thatcher. The narrative emphasizes the impotence of the police during this period, highlighting how the investigation was marred by systemic failures until the eventual capture of the killer. The original French version was highly acclaimed, winning:

at the Beaune International Detective Film Festival (2013). Aubusson Detective Novel Prize (2014). Malos tiempos para el país by Michaël Mention - Goodreads

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