Francisco Jose Segura. Muerte En El Rompeolas (... Apr 2026

Inspector Martín Campillo , the central figure of this and three subsequent novels, must navigate a complex web of suspects, each with their own motives for the murder.

It is described as "pure Spanish crime fiction," focusing heavily on detailed police procedures and a surprising, unexpected ending. Where to Find the Book

The book is noted for its evocative 1980s setting. Readers and reviewers often highlight the authentic portrayal of police work during that era in Spain. Francisco Jose Segura. Muerte en el rompeolas (...

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The story begins with the casual discovery of a dead woman's body on the breakwater ( rompeolas ) of the port of Cartagena. This event launches a detailed police investigation where "nothing is what it seems" and the line between truth and lies is constantly blurred. Inspector Martín Campillo , the central figure of

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is a classic Spanish novela negra (crime thriller) written by Francisco José Segura Garrido . Set in the 1980s in the coastal city of Cartagena , Spain, it serves as an introduction to the Inspector Martín Campillo saga. Reader's Guide to "Muerte en el rompeolas" This event launches a detailed police investigation where

The book was published by Malbec Ediciones in October 2019. The "Inspector Martín Campillo" Saga