Santiago Roncagliolo

Santiago Roncagliolo is a Peruvian writer, screenwriter, translator, and journalist known for his novels and works that often explore themes of political and social issues. He has received several awards for his writing, including the Alfaguara Prize.

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  1. 1. Red April

    Cover of 'Red April' by Santiago Roncagliolo

    Set against the backdrop of Peru's tumultuous political landscape, the story follows a timid prosecutor, Félix Chacaltana Saldívar, who is thrust into a chilling investigation of a gruesome murder during Holy Week in Ayacucho. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of corruption, violence, and terror linked to the remnants of the Shining Path insurgency. Torn between his duty and the dark truths he unearths, Félix grapples with his own moral compass, revealing the complexities of justice and the haunting shadows of a nation scarred by conflict.

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