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Víctor del Árbol is a Spanish writer renowned for his mastery of crime fiction, a genre in which he has built a solid, complex body of work acclaimed by both critics and readers. He has sold more than half a million copies worldwide, and his name is associated with a profound renewal of the contemporary thriller.
His novel The Sadness of the Samurai (2011) marked a turning point in his career: it was translated into ten languages, became a bestseller in France, won the 2012 Prix du Polar Européen for Best European Crime Novel, and was also a finalist for the 2013 Prix Polar SNCF.
Among his many honors are the Nadal Prize (2016), the Tormo Negro Crime Novel Prize (2013), and the Quercy Noir Prize (2013).
Critical reception:
“Víctor del Árbol’s novels go beyond the classic codes of the thriller. The skill with which he handles the comings and goings between different time periods is impressive.”
“There is a Spanish author who can stand up to Scandinavian noir: Víctor del Árbol.”
