The kidnap victim, a brilliant young man who built a fortune in the "darkest side of cyberspace". Setting & Themes

Vila's loyal partner who alerts him to the case. Her professional evolution and potential romantic tension with Bevilacqua remain central themes.

(Far from the Heart), published in 2018, is the 11th installment in Lorenzo Silva 's acclaimed crime fiction series featuring Civil Guard investigators Rubén Bevilacqua and Virginia Chamorro. Plot Overview

Silva provides a realistic "radiography of Spanish society," exploring the psychological depth of his characters as they age alongside the series. Series Context Lejos del corazón - Lorenzo Silva

Now in his fifties, the veteran investigator reflects on his past and nearing retirement while his son begins his own journey in the Guardia Civil .

The story follows Sub-Lieutenant Bevilacqua and Sergeant Chamorro as they travel to the Strait of Gibraltar to investigate the disappearance of Crístofer González, a 25-year-old computer whiz with a criminal record for cybercrime. Although his family paid a substantial cash ransom, Crístofer has not been released, leading the investigators to delve into a world where modern technology meets traditional drug trafficking.