Review: Ritos de Muerte by Alicia Giménez Bartlett Ritos de muerte (Death Rites) is a landmark in Spanish crime fiction. Published in 1996, it introduced the world to , a character who shattered the glass ceiling of the male-dominated "policiaco" genre. 🔍 The Plot
She is paired with , a sentimental, old-school sub-inspector from Salamanca. Together, they must navigate the city's underbelly to stop a criminal who seems to be following a disturbing, symbolic pattern. 👮 Meet the Duo Ritos de muerte - Alicia GimГ©nez Bartlett.epub
The story kicks off in Barcelona with a grim discovery: a series of bizarre, ritualistic rapes and brandings. Inspector Petra Delicado, recently transferred from a desk job to the homicide squad, is assigned to lead the investigation. Review: Ritos de Muerte by Alicia Giménez Bartlett