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.

"Death in the Andes" is a haunting and atmospheric novel set in the remote Andean village of Naccos, where two soldiers are sent to investigate the mysterious disappearance of three men. As they delve deeper into the village's secrets, they uncover a dark history of violence, political turmoil, and superstition. Blending elements of mystery, political commentary, and magical realism, this gripping tale explores the complexities of human nature and the impact of Peru's turbulent past on its present.