The novel is set in a small village in , Spain. Unlike typical thrillers that begin with a disappearance, this story starts with the sudden reappearance of Cruz Castro.
: Cruz claims she was kidnapped and held underground by mouros —mythological beings from local Galician folklore.
: Josan Mosteiro is the pseudonym of author and screenwriter Josan Hatero .
is a gripping Spanish thriller by Josan Mosteiro that follows the unsettling return of a girl who disappeared four years prior. Story Overview
The book has been praised for its atmospheric setting and fast-paced plot, often compared to the works of Domingo Villar or Carmen Mola. Josan Mosteiro (Author of La cosecha pálida) - Goodreads
: It is the first book in the Asunta Loureiro series , followed by the 2025 release La última bestia .