The Scent of Fear

Baffling murders, international organized crime syndicates and systemic corruption intertwine during a hellish summer in Valencia in this frantic action-packed suspense thriller. Detective Bermejo faces a new case that is equally as terrifying as his previous large-scale operation: The meticulous murder of a number of women whose bodies are so painstakingly laid out that it can only be the work of a psychopath. During the investigation, the police officer discovers there is more to these crimes than meets the eye: a complex network of corruption operating across multiple levels of society. Sergeant Roncero, recently returned to Spain with his partner, Miriam Monfort, is working on an undercover Civil Guard operation involving human trafficking. A macabre discovery at the Port of Valencia puts them on the trail of a Russian businessman with friends in high places. As crimes occur in Valencia, the police officers also discover a corrupt network involving politicians, public officers, and even their own colleagues. Aleksandr Volkov, head of the Mafiya on the eastern seaboard of Spain, is at the center of a story of human trafficking, arms dealing, and greed that challenges the protagonists. Everyone is caught up in a maelstrom of betrayal, international crime syndicates, and family secrets that threatens to destroy them. Detective Bermejo, Sergeant Roncero, and Miriam Monfort not only face the criminals but also their own ghosts. A hot summer of crime, mafia, and corruption in Valencia. A thriller teeming with suspense, action, and moral dilemmas, where truth is hidden in a labyrinth of self-interest and treachery. How far are you willing to go to reach the truth? Dive into a gripping saga of suspense, intrigue, and action set in Spain that will put your instincts to the test. Shocking crimes, unrelenting investigations, and lurking danger on every page. Do you dare to discover the truth? The Scent of Fear is brimming with suspense, action, and moral dilemmas, as defenders of justice take on systemic corruption. The characters are forced to face not only their enemies but also the evil in the darkest corners of society. Content warning: contains graphic violence and depictions of sexual assault. Intended for mature audiences.