A private detective, a city's underbelly, and a secret worth killing for.

Javier Maldonado, a world-weary ex-cop turned private detective, thought he'd seen Madrid's darkest corners—until now. What starts as a routine surveillance job takes a deadly turn when a wealthy businessman's daughter is found murdered, dragging Maldonado into a lethal conspiracy where every clue is a trap.

As dark secrets come to light, the line between justice and vengeance grows dangerously thin. Armed with nothing but sharp instincts and a loaded .38, Maldonado must navigate a treacherous web of lies, betrayals, and ruthless killers. Madrid watches from the shadows, concealing enemies who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried.

Can Maldonado uncover the truth before it silences him forever?

Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Ann Cleeves, J.D. Kirk, L.J. Ross, and readers who enjoy J.M. Dalgliesh, Jack Gatland, Rachel McLean, and Alex Smith.

In "A Deadly Secret," Pablo Poveda delivers the electrifying debut of detective Javier Maldonado, a character brought masterfully to life by Pablo Poveda, two-time finalist for the prestigious Amazon Storyteller Prize (2018, 2020). Step into a world where right and wrong collide, and the pursuit of justice comes at the ultimate price.

Poveda's signature blend of suspense, mystery, pulp fiction, and heart-pounding action makes this contemporary noir thriller impossible to put down until its final page.

The first novel in the international bestselling series.

Readers say about the Maldonado Series:
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved the characters, the setting, and the story. Addictive with suspense that keeps you guessing until the end."
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A well-written story by someone who knows how to craft a detective mystery."
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great procedural, biting humor, quirky characters. Poveda stands alongside many bestselling authors."

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