The Exile

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San Sebastian, 1954: Comandante Guzmn, Franco's one-time favourite secret policeman is out of favour and exiled to the Basque country. Guzmn was last here during the war, heading a platoon of bloodthirsty irregulars. He'd rather forget that. But, up in the hills, he'll find he hasn't been forgotten at all. Madrid, 2010: Forensic Investigator Ana Mara Galindez has been sent to the Basque country, where three skeletons have been found in a sealed cellar. In the debris surrounding them she finds a scimitar, stamped with a name: Capitn Leopoldo Guzmn. Guzmn's name is the key to unlocking Spain's darkest secrets. But, as Galindez will discover, Guzmn's name is also a death sentence.

Reviews

Superbly told, and with a fine villain at its heart, this is a remarkable first thriller * Daily Mail *
A powerful, hypnotic debut novel filled with the horror of conflict, treachery, and intrigue, it's a must-read * NYJ Books *
We should expect great things from the Vengeance of Memory trilogy * Bookgeeks.co.uk *
The story is very well written and the anti-hero is strangely likeable as he sticks rigidly to his principles. The twist at the end suggests that a sequel will follow shortly and it's eagerly anticipated * Bestselling Crime Thrillers *
Clever plotting, fast action and compelling characters in an unusual setting make this thriller very readable * Mystery People *

Author Bio

Mark Oldfield was born in Sheffield, and now lives in Kent. He holds a PhD in criminology.