Detective Story

‘A sophisticated and brilliant dissection of nihilistic power’ Times Literary SupplementFrom his prison cell, Antonio Martens, an interrogator for the recently fallen dictatorship, awaits execution. Multiple counts of murder; the murder of those disappeared by the state. Bereft of authority, and unable to avoid the consequences of his actions any longer, Martens turns his story to his involvement in the assassination of the high-profile Salinas family, and with it peers into the murderous mechanics of a regime bent on achieving its ends - no matter the means.
Why You Should Read?
Explores the psychological impact of a fallen dictatorship through the eyes of an interrogator.
Provides a critical examination of the mechanics of a regime's murderous actions.
Features a unique narrative voice, offering a distinctive perspective on the subject matter.
Offers a sophisticated dissection of nihilistic power.
About the Author
Imre Kertesz is a Hungarian author, and a survivor of the Auschwitz and Buchenwald concentration camps. His experiences during the Holocaust profoundly shaped his literary work, often exploring themes of totalitarianism, individual fate, and the complexities of human experience under oppression. Kertesz's writing is known for its stark prose and unflinching examination of moral questions. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2002.