White King
The final showdown in the Red Queen Trilogy
Juan Gómez-Jurado author Nicholas Caistor translator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Pan Macmillan
Publishing:13th Mar '25
£20.00
This title is due to be published on 13th March, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
The thrilling conclusion of the Red Queen Trilogy, White King follows Antonia Scott as she navigates a deadly game to save her friend Jon.
In White King, the gripping finale of Juan Gómez-Jurado's acclaimed Red Queen Trilogy, readers are plunged into a world of intrigue and danger. Antonia Scott, equipped with a remarkable forensic mind, is the linchpin of a clandestine project designed to tackle the most complex crimes that evade conventional law enforcement. As the project faces unprecedented threats, the stakes rise dramatically, with agents across Europe turning on one another and past cases resurfacing with deadly implications.
At the heart of this turmoil is the enigmatic Mr. White, who poses a chilling challenge to Antonia: to solve three crimes or risk losing her only ally, Jon Gutiérrez. Kidnapped and in peril, Jon's fate hangs in the balance as Antonia must navigate Mr. White's treacherous game, where each move could be her last. With time running out and the odds stacked against her, she must rely on her intellect and instincts to uncover the truth and save Jon.
White King is a masterful blend of suspense and psychological depth, showcasing Gómez-Jurado's talent for crafting compelling narratives. As the story unfolds, readers will be captivated by the intricate plot twists and the evolving dynamics between characters, all set against the vibrant backdrop of Madrid. This thrilling conclusion promises to leave fans of the trilogy on the edge of their seats.
Best thriller books of 2023 . . . What impresses is the brainy brio of Gómez-Jurado's storytelling, as well as his striking depiction of Madrid as two cities, an elegant baroque facade concealing a gothic underworld * Sunday Times *
Red Queen is one of the most extravagantly entertaining novels I’ve ever read. Sprinting from spectacular surprise to even-more-spectacular surprise; whirling from one crisply textured character to the next . . . it's an electrifying serial-killer thriller, a fiendishly clever puzzle mystery, and a sensitive portrait of a fascinating young woman. Red Queen tops even The Girl with the Dragon Tattooas a thinking reader’s thriller, and Antonia Scott is like a more sympathetic Lisbeth Salander. I loved every word. -- A.J. Finn, bestselling author of The Woman in the Window
A Spanish spin on The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo . . . stylish and stylised . . .A female Sherlock Holmes * The Times *
Often compared with Lisbeth Salander from The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, Antonia Scott looks destined to leave every bit as lasting an impression. * Daily Mail *
What Gómez-Jurado excels at, as conveyed in Nick Caistor’s brisk translation, is pacing of the breakneck variety. Short chapters, funny asides, lethally potent descriptions: They all contribute to a frenetic page-turning momentum . .. you’ll have great fun reading it. * New York Times *
Fast paced, memorable characters and a cinematic story that draws you in hook, line and sinker. I can’t wait to get my hands on the next in the series. -- John Marrs, author of The One
Fans of Scandinavian crime thrillers might want to broaden their horizons with the first book in a Spanish trilogy featuring a mismatched duo . . . Already an international hit, Gómez-Jurado’s smart page-turner has been made into an Prime Video series that will debut later in 2023 * Washington Post *
ISBN: 9781529093797
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
352 pages