A dead drug lord. A missing woman. And a French archivist who never wanted to play detective. Welcome to Santa Clara by the Sea, where paradise hides the darkest secrets.

Bebéi's quiet life as an archivist takes a dangerous turn when he stumbles upon the truth behind Don Francisco Lacayo's death. The deceased is actually the Condor, a revolutionary turned drug kingpin, and husband to the enigmatic Ilona. As Bebéi delves deeper into the mystery, he finds himself drawn into a world where nothing is as it seems. With the help of Irigandi, a blind girl with extraordinary abilities, and a cast of colorful locals, he races to protect Ilona from those who want her silenced. The investigation leads him through colonial archives, American embassies, and the dangerous underbelly of Caribbean drug cartels. But as friends disappear and threats multiply, one question remains: can Bebéi uncover the truth before it's too late?

The Condor's Riddle is a mesmerizing work of literary crime fiction from acclaimed author Marcelo Antinori. If you enjoy atmospheric mysteries, dangerous romance, and morally complex characters, you'll be enthralled by this captivating Caribbean noir.

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Marcelo Antinori

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