Carlos Ruiz Zafón
A Spanish author celebrated for his atmospheric and intricate novels, particularly The Shadow of the Wind and the subsequent books in The Cemetery of Forgotten Books series. Zafón masterfully blended mystery, historical fiction, romance, and gothic elements, creating captivating narratives filled with literary intrigue and memorable characters. His evocative prose and labyrinthine plots have garnered him a global readership.
In post-Civil War Barcelona, young Daniel is introduced to a mysterious book that will change his life forever. When he tries to find other works by the author, he discovers a dark mystery involving a disfigured man who has been systematically destroying every copy of every book the author has written. Daniel's investigation pulls him into a story of murder, madness, and doomed love.