Blood Shadows in Madrid
A haunting mystery of betrayal, obsession, and the dark secrets that linger in Madrid’s shadowy corners

When Diego Doria, a troubled detective from Málaga, receives a desperate call from his estranged girlfriend, Macarena, he can’t ignore it. She’s being hunted by figures from her past—women who claim to be Tlahuelpuchi, vampiresses from Mexican folklore. Driven by a mix of loyalty and unresolved feelings, Diego heads to Madrid, where the city’s glittering streets hide shadows deeper than he imagined.

Madrid becomes a character in its own right: from the storied halls of the Museo de América to the bustling Gran Vía, Diego follows a trail that leads to chilling discoveries. Macarena’s enigmatic patron, a charismatic yet sinister figure, and a network of power players—including Chief Guzmán and the enigmatic Dr. Clavel—pull him into a web of deceit and danger. Diego’s closest ally, Manu, brings a spark of hope, but even trust among friends is precarious in a city like this.

As Diego delves deeper, he’s forced to confront his own flaws—his need for control, his illusions about love, and the betrayal he never saw coming. Macarena, elusive and unpredictable, keeps him questioning: is she a victim, a manipulator, or both? The case becomes more than a fight for her safety—it’s a reckoning with Diego’s own demons, played out against the noir tapestry of Madrid’s history and secrets.

What awaits you in this noir thriller:

• A City of Shadows: Madrid’s grand facades conceal dark truths, making the city as much a villain as the people within it.
• Betrayal and Obsession: Diego’s quest reveals not only the mysteries surrounding Macarena but also the lies he’s told himself about love and loyalty.
• Myth and Reality Collide: The Tlahuelpuchi legend intertwines with the gritty realism of a detective mystery, blurring the line between the supernatural and the psychological.

Fast-paced, suspenseful, and steeped in noir atmosphere, Blood Shadows in Madrid is a detective mystery that will leave you questioning every motive and marveling at every twist. Perfect for fans of classic noir and supernatural thrillers, this gripping novel plunges you into the darkness of the human heart—and the haunting beauty of Madrid.