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Red Queen

By Juan Gómez-Jurado
Series: Antonia Scott
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Red Queen introduces Antonia Scott, a uniquely gifted woman living in seclusion in Madrid. Though not a police officer or detective, Antonia has solved numerous crimes, using her extraordinary intellect. Reluctantly drawn from her attic sanctuary by unexpected visitors, she confronts dangers and mysteries that challenge her like never before. Set against the contrasting worlds of Madrid’s elegant facades and shadowy underworld, this thriller combines a gripping serial killer puzzle with vivid scene-setting.
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This thriller is ideal for readers who enjoy complex, character-driven crime stories and fans of smart, female protagonists like Lisbeth Salander. Those interested in atmospheric European settings and intricate serial killer plots will find Red Queen compelling.

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Red Queen is the launch of Juan Gómez-Jurado's internationally bestselling serial killer thriller trilogy which has become a literary phenomenon in Spain.

Red Queen is the launch of Juan Gómez-Jurado's internationally bestselling serial-killer thriller trilogy, which has become a literary phenomenon in Spain.

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Electrifying - A.J. Finn, bestselling author of The Woman in the Window

A Sunday Times Best Thriller Book of the Year. More than two million copies sold in Spain alone. Red Queen is the first in Juan Gómez-Jurado's internationally bestselling serial killer thriller series, translated by Nick Caistor.

You've never met anyone like her . . .

Antonia Scott is special. Very special. She is not a policewoman or a lawyer. She has never wielded a weapon or carried a badge, and yet, she has solved dozens of crimes.

But it's been a while since Antonia left her attic in Madrid. The things she has lost are much more important to her than the things awaiting her outside.

She also doesn't receive visitors. That's why she really, really doesn't like it when she hears unknown footsteps coming up the stairs.

Whoever it is, Antonia is sure that they are coming to look for her.

And she likes that even less . . .

Praise for Red Queen:

'A Spanish spin on The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo . . . A female Sherlock Holmes' - The Times

'Often compared with Lisbeth Salander . . . Antonia Scott looks destined to leave every bit as lasting an impression.' - Daily Mail

'This fast-paced story crackles with energy as it roams between Madrid's most exclusive enclaves and seedy back streets' - Best Books of 2023, Financial Times

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  • Black Wolf
    Antonia Scott is not afraid of anything. Only herself. But there is someone more dangerous than her. Someone who could beat her. The black wolf is getting closer. And Antonia, for the first time, is scared. In southern Spain, in the Costa del Sol, a key mafia figure is found brutally murdered in his villa. His pregnant wife, Lola Moreno,...
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  • White King
    As agile as a matador, Gómez-Jurado skilfully balances exhilarating thrills with the melancholy that is the price of Antonia's gifts - The Times "I hope you haven't forgotten me. Shall we play?" Antonia Scott has an unusually gifted forensic mind. She's the lynchpin of a top-secret project, Red Queen, created to work across borders to solve the most devious and...
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  • Black Wolf
    Black Wolf
    The highly anticipated sequel to Juan Gómez-Jurado's number 1 international bestseller, Red Queen, now an original series streaming on Amazon Prime. Antonia Scott is the lynchpin of the Red Queen project, created to work behind the scenes to solve the most dark, devious and dangerous crimes. In southern Spain, in the Costa del Sol, a key mafia figure is found...
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  • Red Queen
    Red Queen
    Electrifying - A.J. Finn, bestselling author of The Woman in the Window A Sunday Times Best Thriller Book of the Year. More than two million copies sold in Spain alone. Red Queen is the first in Juan Gómez-Jurado's internationally bestselling serial killer thriller series, translated by Nick Caistor. You've never met anyone like her . . . Antonia Scott is...
    By Juan Gómez-Jurado
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  • White King
    White King
    I hope you haven't forgotten me. Shall we play? Antonia Scott knows exactly who sent her this message: the mysterious Mister White, whom she has been tracking for years. She also knows that it is almost impossible to win against him. But if she loses this game, Inspector Jon Gutiérrez will pay with his life. Antonia and Jon have one...
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Red Queen has been acclaimed as an electrifying serial-killer thriller and a fiendishly clever puzzle, often compared to The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Critics praise its brainy storytelling and striking depiction of Madrid’s dual nature. The dynamic between Antonia and Inspector Gutiérrez adds originality, while Nick Caistor's translation shines. The Times calls it a 'Spanish spin on The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' and a 'female Sherlock Holmes'. The Daily Mail highlights Antonia Scott as a character destined to leave a lasting impression.

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ISBN: 9781529093674

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pan Books

Contributors:

  • Translated by Nicholas Caistor

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 274g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

Juan Gómez-Jurado is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author. He is one of the three most successful contemporary Spanish authors, along with New York Times bestselling authors Javier Sierra and Carlos Ruiz Zafón. In 2020, Juan celebrated reaching the mark of 10 million readers worldwide.

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  • Black Wolf
    Antonia Scott is not afraid of anything. Only herself. But there is someone more dangerous than her. Someone who could beat her. The black wolf is getting closer. And Antonia, for the first time, is scared. In southern Spain, in the Costa del Sol, a key mafia figure is found brutally murdered in his villa. His pregnant wife, Lola Moreno,...
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  • White King
    As agile as a matador, Gómez-Jurado skilfully balances exhilarating thrills with the melancholy that is the price of Antonia's gifts - The Times "I hope you haven't forgotten me. Shall we play?" Antonia Scott has an unusually gifted forensic mind. She's the lynchpin of a top-secret project, Red Queen, created to work across borders to solve the most devious and...
    By Juan Gómez-Jurado
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  • Black Wolf
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    The highly anticipated sequel to Juan Gómez-Jurado's number 1 international bestseller, Red Queen, now an original series streaming on Amazon Prime. Antonia Scott is the lynchpin of the Red Queen project, created to work behind the scenes to solve the most dark, devious and dangerous crimes. In southern Spain, in the Costa del Sol, a key mafia figure is found...
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  • White King
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    I hope you haven't forgotten me. Shall we play? Antonia Scott knows exactly who sent her this message: the mysterious Mister White, whom she has been tracking for years. She also knows that it is almost impossible to win against him. But if she loses this game, Inspector Jon Gutiérrez will pay with his life. Antonia and Jon have one...
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