El Buen Padre Santiago Diaz Mobi «Editor's Choice»

The novel utilizes short chapters and multiple timelines, creating a high-tension "multi-plot" experience.

(The Good Father) is the gripping first installment in the Indira Ramos series by Spanish screenwriter and novelist Santiago Díaz . Since its release in January 2021, this crime thriller has been celebrated for its fast-paced, "addictive" narrative and complex moral dilemmas. Plot Summary El Buen Padre Santiago Diaz mobi

It has been praised by fellow authors like Carmen Mola and is noted for its cinematic rhythm, likely influenced by Díaz’s 25-year career as a screenwriter. The novel utilizes short chapters and multiple timelines,

The story begins with a frantic crime scene in a Madrid villa: a man covered in blood is found next to his wife's corpse, with his fingerprints on the murder weapon. A year later, an elderly man—the father of the convicted husband—surrenders to the police with a macabre confession. He has kidnapped three people involved in the trial: the defense attorney, the judge, and a witness. Plot Summary It has been praised by fellow

Convinced his son was framed, "the good father" issues a chilling ultimatum: he will kill one hostage every week until the real murderer is found. , a detective known for her rigid ethics and severe germaphobia (OCD), is given just three weeks to solve the case and prevent the executions. Key Features

Indira Ramos stands out for her psychological depth, specifically her struggle with OCD, which both hinders and sharpens her investigative skills.