Urgent Matters

Name: Urgent Matters
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781782278153
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By Paula Rodríguez

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Summary

In Urgent Matters by Paula Rodríguez, a train derailment outside Buenos Aires provides the perfect diversion for Hugo a murder suspect. As he tries to evade the authorities and settle scores, the narrative delves into the murky intersections of crime, justice, and personal vendettas, weaving a tense and gripping tale of suspense.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This gripping crime and thriller novel plunges you into the heart of an intense narrative marked by suspense and unexpected twists. You might enjoy this book if you appreciate complex characters and a storyline that keeps you on the edge of your seat while exploring themes of urgency and moral ambiguity.

Urgent Matters

An electric Argentinian literary noir that is 'an essential read' - AGUSTINA BAZTERRICA, author of Tender is the Flesh

Description

A devastating train crash in the suburbs of Buenos Aires leaves forty-three people dead, but not Hugo Lamadrid, a criminal wanted for murder. He seizes his chance to disappear, abandoning his possessions—and, he hopes, his identity—among bodies mangled beyond all recognition.

As the police descend on the scene, only grizzled Detective Dominguez sees a link between the crash and his murder case. Soon, he's on Hugo's tail. But he hasn't banked on everything from media misinformation to Hugo's criminal mother-in-law getting in his way.

Readers love Urgent Matters!

If this novel by Paula Rodríguez is anything to go by Argentinian noir may be the next big thing.

It is a perfect slice of Argentine Noir with a current of dark humour running through it and I would highly recommend picking this up if you are looking for a sharp, energetic and compelling read.

The standout element of the story was the fabulous character development. All the key players feel like they are pushing their way out of the book into my world.

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Urgent Matters by Paula Rodríguez receives praise for its vivid depiction of a corrupt world where everyone bears some guilt, delivering a breathless procedural narrative. It's recognised for its taut, clean style reminiscent of classic pulp noir, and it moves at a thrilling pace. Described as both a thriller and telenovela, it is noted for its Argentine flair and commentary on societal corruption. The book vividly captures the vibrant yet divided cityscape of Buenos Aires, exploring deep societal divides in race and class.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782278153

Publisher: Pushkin Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Vertigo

Contributors:

Translated by Sarah Moses
Translated by Sarah Moses

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 240

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Paula Rodríguez

About the Author

Paula Rodriguez is a journalist, editor, writer, comedian, ghostwriter and feminist activist. She has worked for twenty-five years in magazine print journalism. Urgent Matters is her first novel. Paula lives in Buenos Aires.