Murder on the Spanish Coast
(2026)(The third book in the Gabriel Caballero Mystery series)
A novel by Pablo Poveda
A new drug is spreading through Alicante.
Those who take it lose their minds.
Then they die.
And every victim bears the same mark:
A crab tattoo.
Veteran journalist Gabriel Caballero knows that beneath the Spanish coast’s bright beaches lies a world of secrets. But when a wave of inexplicable violence grips Alicante, he finds himself investigating something darker than any story he has covered before.
The victims behave as if possessed. Drug traffickers whisper about an ancient curse. And the only person willing to help Gabriel is the enigmatic Inspector Rojo.
Together, they follow the crab symbol into Alicante’s criminal underworld, where secret cults, forgotten rituals, and a dangerous new substance are connected by a conspiracy someone will kill to protect.
Unless Gabriel uncovers the truth, the madness will spread far beyond the coast.
But one question terrifies him most:
What if the insanity is not a side effect?
What if it is the whole point?
Murder on the Spanish Coast is a fast-paced Mediterranean crime thriller packed with murder, conspiracy, mysterious symbols, dark rituals, and relentless suspense.
Perfect for readers who enjoy Michael Connelly, Harlan Coben, James Patterson, and Preston & Child.
Discover the truth behind the crab curse today.
Click Buy Now or Read Now and discover the Mediterranean crime series thousands of readers are already hooked on.
Genre: Mystery
Those who take it lose their minds.
Then they die.
And every victim bears the same mark:
A crab tattoo.
Veteran journalist Gabriel Caballero knows that beneath the Spanish coast’s bright beaches lies a world of secrets. But when a wave of inexplicable violence grips Alicante, he finds himself investigating something darker than any story he has covered before.
The victims behave as if possessed. Drug traffickers whisper about an ancient curse. And the only person willing to help Gabriel is the enigmatic Inspector Rojo.
Together, they follow the crab symbol into Alicante’s criminal underworld, where secret cults, forgotten rituals, and a dangerous new substance are connected by a conspiracy someone will kill to protect.
Unless Gabriel uncovers the truth, the madness will spread far beyond the coast.
But one question terrifies him most:
What if the insanity is not a side effect?
What if it is the whole point?
Murder on the Spanish Coast is a fast-paced Mediterranean crime thriller packed with murder, conspiracy, mysterious symbols, dark rituals, and relentless suspense.
Perfect for readers who enjoy Michael Connelly, Harlan Coben, James Patterson, and Preston & Child.
Discover the truth behind the crab curse today.
Click Buy Now or Read Now and discover the Mediterranean crime series thousands of readers are already hooked on.
Genre: Mystery
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