San Sebastian, 1954: Comandante Guzman, Franco's one-time favourite secret policeman is out of favour and exiled to the Basque country. Guzman was last here during the war, heading a platoon of bloodthirsty irregulars. He'd rather forget that. But, up in the hills, he'll find he hasn't been forgotten at all. Madrid, 2010: Forensic Investigator Ana Maria Galindez has been sent to the Basque country, where three skeletons have been found in a sealed cellar. In the debris surrounding them she finds a scimitar, stamped with a name: Capitan Leopoldo Guzman. Guzman's name is the key to unlocking Spain's darkest secrets. But, as Galindez will discover, Guzman's name is also a death sentence.

The sequel to THE SENTINEL. The critically acclaimed journey into the dark heart of Spain continues.

About the Author
Mark Oldfield was born in Sheffield, and now lives in Kent. He holds a PhD in criminology.

Reviews
Superbly told, and with a fine villain at its heart, this is a remarkable first thriller * Daily Mail *
A powerful, hypnotic debut novel filled with the horror of conflict, treachery, and intrigue, it's a must-read * NYJ Books *
We should expect great things from the Vengeance of Memory trilogy * Bookgeeks.co.uk *
The story is very well written and the anti-hero is strangely likeable as he sticks rigidly to his principles. The twist at the end suggests that a sequel will follow shortly and it's eagerly anticipated * Bestselling Crime Thrillers *
Clever plotting, fast action and compelling characters in an unusual setting make this thriller very readable * Mystery People *



Book Information
ISBN 9781781851531
Author Mark Oldfield
Format Paperback
Page Count 496
Imprint Head of Zeus
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC