: The Ertzaintza (Basque police) commissioner in charge of the official investigation.
: Leire Altuna , a writer who recently moved to the lighthouse for solitude after a divorce, is the one who finds the body. Because of her proximity to the scene and her connection to the victim (the current girlfriend of her ex-husband), she becomes the prime suspect. El Faro Del Silencio Ibon Martin epub
: The victim has been mutilated, with her abdominal fat removed—a chilling hallmark that mirrors the crimes of "El Sacamantecas" (The Fat Extractor), a notorious 19th-century serial killer who terrorized Vitoria. : The Ertzaintza (Basque police) commissioner in charge
is a gripping thriller by Spanish author Ibon Martín , serving as the first installment in his acclaimed series, Los Crímenes del Faro . Set against the atmospheric backdrop of the Basque Coast, the novel skillfully blends modern suspense with historical macabre elements. Core Plot & Premise : The victim has been mutilated, with her
: Ibon Martín, a journalist and travel writer, uses his expertise to create a vivid, almost tangible sense of place. The rugged cliffs and foggy coastal settings are often described as characters themselves.