This Thursday, I continue to recommend novels that are perfect for summer reading. In fact, those by the already honoured author Susana Rodríguez Lezaún are enjoyable year-round, but they are particularly suited for summer —the type you finish in two days at the beach and find yourself needing another—. I suggest bringing two along, especially since it’s a series that has already released “Bajo la piel” (Under the Skin) and “En la sangre” (In the Blood).

Whether you start with the first or the latest, you’ll be trapped, eager to uncover more twists and turns, as each can be enjoyed on its own. Either way, Marcela Wolfskin is a character you’ll want to get acquainted with.

In the highly anticipated new novel of the Inspector Marcela Wolfskin series, our protagonist embarks herself on a race against time where all seem to lie, and no one seems to be in a hurry to find an eminent kidnapped businessman. Francisco Sarasola, a prominent real estate developer from Pamplona, has vanished without a trace. Hours after his disappearance, the family receives a message showing him injured, demanding one million euros for his safe return. Days later, the company’s deputy director disappears, and the businessman’s young lover is found dead in a train station.

Sarasola is a difficult man, accustomed to getting his way without concern for consequences. As Wolfskin goes on with the investigation, she encounters a family barely grieving: a son eager to seize control of the company, another weakened and controlled by his young wife, and a third who is simply a frightened boy. The first wife openly despises the kidnapped man, while the second, devoted to tarot, fears him and strives to appease him to avoid his wrath.

Blackmail, extortion, threats, violence, and deep-seated animosities stifle them, hindering their progress. The Sarasola family understands their obligation to assist in Francisco’s search, but life without him seems so much simpler… Are we witnessing a familial struggle for power?

Meanwhile, Marcela continues to confront her own demons, fears, and uncertainties. Firm and resolute in her professional life, yet sarcastic and uncertain in her personal affairs, she often creates obstacles for herself. Nevertheless, she will discover that crises forge unexpected alliances.

This latest release featuring a captivating protagonist will leave a lasting impression and further solidify this author as a staple in the genre of crime fiction. You won’t want to miss it.