About the book: 2021 / National bestseller of Spain, filmed by Netflix. Detailed descriptions of streets, cafes and attractions from this book formed the basis of real thematic excursions " The Silence of the White City”, which are currently being held under the auspices of the Municipality of Vitoria. Your hunt ends here. And mine begins. An elusive maniac kills the inhabitants of Vitoria, decorating their bodies with eguskilors - Basque ritual symbols. Exactly like 20 years ago... But a man accused of long-standing crimes has spent all these years behind bars and is just getting ready to be released. Did the criminal get a copycat or did the court send an innocent man to jail? Inspector Unai Lopez de Ayala, nicknamed the Kraken, takes over the investigation. So far he knows nothing about the killer. But the killer, who leaves him cryptic and very personal messages, knows everything about the Kraken... “Just as Cara Black or Donna Leon depict Paris or Venice in their mystery series, Saenz lovingly depicts a unique and enchanting city, intertwining Basque folklore and culture with a very complex and rich history.” – BookPage “A fascinatingly written book, impressive in scope and depth.” – Kirkus Reviews “Stunning... The fascinating local color, beautifully crafted plot, and superb character writing make this a standout book. Readers will look forward to the next book in the series." – Publishers Weekly A truly twisted story full of dark secrets. Investigation of a series of terrible and cold-blooded murders using ritual symbols in one of the most beautiful cities in Spain - Vitoria... It was new and unexpected! I don’t know if it’s right that a book about a serial killer evoked such positive emotions, but I can’t help it – it’s great! This atmospheric and gripping thriller from the very first lines will keep you in suspense until the very end, and you will be delighted with its climax. – Alya @book_voedka