The Stranger from the Port
Co-written with Rosa Montero
It's nighttime at the port of Barcelona. A guard is making his rounds when his German shephard suddenly stops to sniff at a dumpster. Upon arriving, the local police find an unconscious woman curled up in fetal position. She has a gash on her temple and burns on her face and body. She doesn’t remember who she is or even what her native language is, but she’s alive. While she recovers at the hospital, a man will try to kill her.
Inspector Anna Ripoll, a specialist in women trafficking, seems to have discovered the stranger’s identity and address: Alice Garone; 19, rue du Chariot, Lyon. In the French city, inspector Erik Zapori is trying to get rid of hiw own problems. Internal affairs is submitting him to an investigation for procuring and corruption. Nothing better than travelling to Spain to help solve a case, even if it proves to be the most complicated one of his career.
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Original Language
FRENCH | Points
SPANISH | Alfaguara/PRH
Film Rights
Audiovisual rights sold to Netflix Spain, adapted into a film.
Reviews
"With shades of the very best Jason Bourne, a narrator who frequently stays one step ahead of events, and a seamless blend of settings in Lyon and Barcelona, The Stranger from the Port benefits from the masterful craftsmanship of its authors, who skilfully and without excess make the most of the genre's narrative machinery." Marina Sanmartín, ABC
"A gripping novel that keeps readers on edge from the very first chapter to the last. […] A thrilling adventure." Lourdes Funes, Onda Cero
"One novel, two authors, and a cross-border challenge. A very welcome one at that. […] Like a dance—beautifully choreographed." David Morán, ABC
"I read it in one sitting. Its craftsmanship is impeccable. Nothing is missing and, above all, nothing is superfluous." Manuel Peris, Información
"Dark chemistry created by four hands." Anna Abella, El Periódico
