: As a director of the Serie Negra collection at RBA and a seasoned literary journalist, Lozano provides an insider’s view of the industry and "cult" authors who shaped the genre. About the Author

The book is not a novel but a "white book" of the noir genre—a collection of articles and mini-essays. It analyzes why society is fascinated by crime and what this obsession says about human nature. Key themes include:

: Lozano bridges the gap between literature and other media, examining how crime novels dialogue with audiovisual productions.

Antonio Lozano (Barcelona, 1974) is a prominent expert in criminal literature. He is a journalist for publications like La Vanguardia and Qué Leer , and he serves as a judge for the RBA International Prize for Crime Writing.