National bestseller in Spain. The book was published in 20 languages in 40 countries of the world.

Continuation of the international hit "The Sting of the White City", filmed by Netflix.

Those who give new life are destined for ancient death ...

2016, Basque Country. The artist Ana Belen Liano is brutally murdered. The girl was sacrificed according to an ancient Celtic rite called the Water Rituals: she was stunned, hung on a tree and drowned in a Bronze Age cauldron. She was pregnant…

1992. Future police inspector Unai López de Ayala, nicknamed Kraken, and three of his best friends work in an archaeological practice. There they meet a mysterious artist who becomes the first love of all four. And the main secret for all of them…

2016. The Kraken must stop a serial killer who imitates Celtic death rites, the victims of which are people who are expecting a baby. The inspector's fiancee is pregnant. And now they are both threatened by the Water Rituals...

Detailed descriptions of the streets, cafes and sights from the books of the series formed the basis of the real thematic tours "White City", which are now held under the auspices of the municipality of Vitoria.

"Just as Cara Black or Donna Leon depict Paris or Venice in their mystery series, de Hurturi lovingly portrays a unique and enchanting city, intertwining Basque folklore and culture with a very complex and rich history." – BookPage

“Impressive in scale and depth.” – Kirkus Reviews

“Stunning… Captivating local color, beautifully crafted plot, and superb character descriptions make this book stand out. Readers will look forward to the next book in the series." – Publishers Weekly