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, written by Juan Bolea , is a noir novel that won the II Abogados de Novela Prize in 2011. It is a detective thriller set in the Easter Island (Rapa Nui) and features the author's recurring protagonist, Detective Martina de Santo . Plot Summary

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Originally published by Editorial Martínez Roca (Planeta) in 2011. La_melancolia_de_los_hombres_pajaro_Juan_Bolea....

Greed, the clash between modernity and tradition, and the weight of ancestral secrets.

Book details. Print length. 192 pages. Spanish. Booket. 1 Jan. 2012. Dimensions. 12.5 x 1.7 x 19 cm. ISBN-10. 8427021739. ISBN-13. , written by Juan Bolea , is a

The plot is heavily influenced by the island's history, particularly the cult of the "Birdman" ( Tangata Manu ), which gives the book its title.

The novel is noted for its evocative descriptions of the island's landscape and its "melancholic" atmosphere, blending a classic police procedural with elements of exotic adventure and historical mystery. Key Details Greed, the clash between modernity and tradition, and

The story follows Martina de Santo as she travels to the remote Easter Island to investigate the mysterious death of a young Spanish archaeologist. The archaeologist was found dead at the foot of one of the island's iconic Moai statues. As Martina delves into the case, she encounters: