Martina de Santo, an intelligent and persistent detective known for her psychological depth.
She must navigate the tensions between the local Rapa Nui community, archaeological researchers, and external interests. La_melancolia_de_los_hombres_pajaro_Juan_Bolea....
The plot is heavily influenced by the island's history, particularly the cult of the "Birdman" ( Tangata Manu ), which gives the book its title. Martina de Santo, an intelligent and persistent detective
Book details. Print length. 192 pages. Spanish. Booket. 1 Jan. 2012. Dimensions. 12.5 x 1.7 x 19 cm. ISBN-10. 8427021739. ISBN-13. Book details
Greed, the clash between modernity and tradition, and the weight of ancestral secrets.
, written by Juan Bolea , is a noir novel that won the II Abogados de Novela Prize in 2011. It is a detective thriller set in the Easter Island (Rapa Nui) and features the author's recurring protagonist, Detective Martina de Santo . Plot Summary
The story follows Martina de Santo as she travels to the remote Easter Island to investigate the mysterious death of a young Spanish archaeologist. The archaeologist was found dead at the foot of one of the island's iconic Moai statues. As Martina delves into the case, she encounters: