A Death in Valencia: A Mystery

"Tight plotting, rich atmospherics, and an engagingly flawed lead distinguish Webster's second contemporary mystery" following Or the Bull Kills You (Publishers Weekly, starred review).

Max Cámara is feeling low. Ominous cracks have appeared in the walls of his flat; the body of a well-known paella chef has been washed up on the beach; there are rows and threats about abortion clinics in anticipation of the Pope's visit to Valencia; and Town Hall officials are set on demolishing El Cabanyal...