Dead

Former head of the tyrant's secret police, Comandante Leopoldo Guzmán, has disappeared. In 2010, forensic investigator Ana María Galíndez discovered a trail of dead bodies that led her to Guzmán, who had disappeared decades ago. Her investigation revealed a dark conspiracy born amid the corruption of Franco's dictatorship, a conspiracy that is finally ready to bloom.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 08 March 2018
Publisher: Head of Zeus

Comandante Leopoldo Guzmán, a former head of the secret police under the tyrannical regime of Franco, finds himself in a precarious situation after the death of Franco. With no place in the new order, Guzmán decides to disappear. However, he soon realizes that he needs money to sustain himself. Fortunately, Guzmán has a skill set that comes in handy: blackmail. Having knowledge of where the bodies of his victims are buried, Guzmán believes that he can easily exploit this information for financial gain.

Guzmán's decision to engage in blackmail is not without its consequences. As he delves deeper into his illicit activities, he becomes increasingly isolated and detached from society. He becomes consumed by his own greed and power, disregarding the moral and ethical implications of his actions.

Despite his fearsome reputation, Guzmán's life begins to unravel as his past catches up with him. Forensic investigator Ana María Galíndez, determined to uncover the truth behind the disappearances and deaths during Franco's dictatorship, starts to investigate Guzmán's activities.

Galíndez's investigation leads her to a disused mine where she discovers fifteen tangled corpses, three bound skeletons in a sealed cellar, and a trail of dead that connects Guzmán to these gruesome discoveries. As she delves deeper into the conspiracy, Galíndez realizes that Guzmán's toxic legacy lives on, even after decades in the shadows.

The conspiracy that Galíndez uncovers is a dark and intricate web of corruption that flourished during Franco's dictatorship. It involves high-ranking officials, businessmen, and even members of the military who were willing to do anything to maintain their power and wealth. Guzmán was just one of many players involved, but his role in the conspiracy was significant.

As Galíndez's investigation progresses, she becomes increasingly aware of the dangers that she faces. She receives threats and intimidation from those who are willing to protect the secrets of the conspiracy. However, she is determined to expose the truth and bring those responsible to justice.

In the end, Galíndez's investigation leads to the arrest and prosecution of several high-ranking officials who were involved in the conspiracy. Guzmán, too, is eventually brought to justice, facing the consequences of his actions.

The legacy of Comandante Leopoldo Guzmán serves as a reminder of the dark times that Spain endured during the Franco dictatorship. His decision to engage in blackmail and his involvement in a conspiracy that led to the deaths of countless individuals are a testament to the corrupt and morally bankrupt nature of the regime.

Galíndez's investigation serves as a reminder that the truth must be uncovered and that those responsible for crimes against humanity must be held accountable. It is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

Weight: 320g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781781851715