This post is a review of the third book in the "Javier Falcon" series by Robert Wilson. Falcon is a homicide inspector in Seville, Spain, and he suspects trouble when an unusual murder is discovered.

The review gives an overview of the various political and criminal forces in play, and also recommends reading the series in order of publication (first, The Blind Man of Seville and second, The Vanished Hands). Links to maps and guides of Seville are given.

Falcon's personal life tries to intrude, though he can't pay it much attention: other lives are at stake, as are reputations, and he may not have time to save his own life.

The review points out the exceptional balance of this story, its outstanding writing, and the rapid ride to the conclusion after the difficult investigation has been successful.