Publisher's Synopsis
Welcome to Havana, city of contrasts and secrets, where the rhythm model rumba si mixes with perfume of the sea and where the shadow of the past stretches across the cobbled streets. Here, between the facades faded colonials and vintage cars speeding along the Malecón: "The enigma of the Cuban crab". This is not a simple mystery, but a journey into the soul of Cuba, an immersion in its tumultuous history, in its rich traditions, in its mystery, in its agent, proud and resilient. It is a story that will take you from the sunny beaches of Varadero to the impenetrable forests of SierraMaestra, from the smoky rooms of the Vedado neighborhood to the crystalline waters of the Jardinesdela Reina. At the center of this enigma is a crab, an ancient and powerful symbol, linked to culture Cuban origins from the times of the Taíno indigenous people. A crab that, like A crab that, like a red thread, connects a series of apparently unconnected events, revealing a conspiracy that threatens the island and his people. You will follow the investigations of Inspector Ernesto Alvarez, a man marked by life, but equipped with a an infallible nose and a passion for justice that pushes us to overcome every obstacle. Together to him, you will meet unforgettable characters: the beautiful and mysterious Isabel, keeper of secrets ancestral; the old fisherman Santiago, repository of ancient legends; the enigmatic shell collector, obsessed with the Cuban crab; and many others. Immerse you in the rituals of Santería, the Afro-Cuban religion that blends Catholic and Catholic elements Yoruba, and you will discover the power of religious incretism, which has shaped the Cuban identity.
