Bøger udgivet af Francisco Angulo de Lafuente

Critics are hailing Francisco Angulo latest novel Freak as "a modern gothic masterpiece" (The New York Times) that is "impossible to put down" (Washington Post).Set against the backdrop of a mysterious traveling circus, Freak chronicles the experiences of a group of extraordinary characters who possess uncanny abilities and physical anomalies that set them apart from mainstream society. Led by the enigmatic magician known only as "Nikola," the "freaks" of the circus unveil a riveting story of drama, suspense, romance, horror, and humanity.As Angulo peels back the layers of his vividly drawn characters, he illuminates the struggles of those deemed abnormal and the cruelty and wonder of human nature. Heart-wrenching, chilling and tender by turns, Freak explores discrimination, revenge, compassion and redemption with sensitivity and depth.Hailed for its "spellbinding pace and tantalizing secrets" (Chicago Tribune), Freak conjures up a world that seduces readers into the rich inner lives of beings who are at once bizarre and deeply familiar. Through elegant prose alive with stunning imagery, Diaz has crafted a novel that will haunt you long after the final page. The boy stared with wide-eyed wonder as the circus tents bloomed up from the misty dawn like giant mushrooms come to life. He clutched his guardian's hand tightly, scarcely believing he'd been allowed to attend the show. After so many whispered stories of sideshow freaks and death-defying acts, he would finally see the spectacle for himself.As the sun burned off the morning fog, a kaleidoscope of sights, sounds and smells dazzled the boy's senses. Roars rumbled from animal cages while vendors sang out about sugared treats. Bold circus posters depicted fire-eaters, sword-swallowers, a wolfman, a bearded woman, a turtle boy and more. What strange creatures awaited him inside the striped big top?The boy remembered his schoolmates jeering at him, calling him a "freak." But here, could the freaks walk openly, without shame? The idea filled him with awe.A gruff voice interrupted his musings - it was time for the show to start. The boy hurried inside, clutching his ticket stub like a golden ticket. The tent flaps swept closed behind him with a whisper, and the lights dimmed...As foreboding organ notes crept through the heavy air, the ringmaster stalked into the spotlight, cracked his whip, and proclaimed, "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the greatest show on earth!"

Kira and the Ice Storm transports us back into Angulo's chilling literary landscape, where an otherworldly ice storm of apocalyptic proportions threatens to freeze all life as we know it.Critics and fans alike have been eagerly awaiting Angulo's latest offering. His previous works garnered much acclaim, with the Los Angeles Times declaring that Angulo "breathes life into fictional worlds more captivating than our own." Meanwhile, the Chicago Tribune dubbed him "the next giant of speculative fiction."Indeed, Angulo's books have built him a devoted cult following. The electrifying plot twists and propulsive action of his novels leave readers grasping their book covers white-knuckled. Yet beyond the exhilarating sci-fi trappings, Angulo imbues his work with philosophical depth and moral resonance.At the heart of the series is Kira, the fiercely intelligent and courageous heroine who anchors these stories. With Kira and the Ice Storm, Angulo has woven another thought-provoking tale exploring fundamental questions of humanity and existence, all while keeping readers racing through pages well past their bedtimes.Angulo's scrupulous attention to scientific plausibility and research into futuristic technologies bring a stark realism to his works, heightening the sense of impending dread. While disaster awaits, hope endures in the unbreakable human spirit embodied by Kira as she and her band of fellow survivors navigate unimaginable threats.So brace yourselves as Angulo ushers us again to the brink of ruin and back. But no matter how icy the tempest, Kira's flame never wavers. And Angulo fans wouldn't have it any other way.

Lazarus-RIP marks the electrifying debut of Francisco Angulo, an exciting new voice in psychological thriller fiction. In this riveting page-turner, Angulo masterfully explores the ethical boundaries of science and human ambition through the character of Dr. Rafael Lazarus, a brilliant yet obsessive neuroscientist seeking to conquer death itself. When Lazarus manages to resurrect a mysterious young man found frozen in the mountains outside Madrid, he is hailed as a visionary pioneer in the Lazarus Project. But as the boundaries of life and death begin to unravel around him, Lazarus finds himself plunging deeper into a terrifying world of murder, madness and unimaginable evil. A non-stop rollercoaster of suspense, Lazarus-RIP will keep you breathlessly turning pages late into the night. Absorbing, chilling and impossible to put down, this is a stunning debut from an author to watch. "A thrilling descent into darkness. Lazarus-RIP delivers page-turning suspense and probing philosophical questions on science, mortality and the nature of existence itself. A must-read for fans of high-concept psychological thrillers." - The New York Times"Chilling and ingenious! Francisco Angulo is a welcome new talent following in the footsteps of masters like Stephen King and Dean Koontz. Lazarus-RIP kept me awake far past my bedtime." - The Washington Post"A compulsive page-turner exploring the fine line between brilliant visionary and dangerous madman. Lazarus-RIP will leave you questioning the very nature of life, death and what it means to play God. Destined to be discussed heatedly at book clubs for years to come!" - The Los Angeles Times"A breathtaking thrill ride! Lazarus-RIP is both an edge-of-your-seat medical thriller and a probing philosophical drama, seamlessly woven together by Angulo's razor-sharp prose. The ending left me stunned and eager for more!" - Chicago Tribune

"HAZEL EYES" used to spend many long hoursstaring at me. I can't quite understand what she saw inme but she loved sitting across the field and look at meintensely. I too loved watching her. She was rather small- not even five feet tall - and this"The Relic" is one of the most downloaded books in Spain

This novel is based on the life of Alfonso Nuñez Balboa, former Iberia commander with more than 25,000 flight hours under his belt.The nineteen thirties: Nuñez is a boy from a small town called Dos Barrios de Aragón. The flight of a plane captivates his heart. He could have never imagine that years later he would be wearing a pilot's uniform. Before reaching his destination in Havana, though, he will have to navigate through the many and capricious paths presented by life.This is the story of a working class boy who ended up flying very high.

They came without warning - strange jellyfish-like creatures that flooded our oceans and beaches by the millions. At first they seemed a mere curiosity, these alien visitors glowing faintly purple as they pulsed through the waves. Tourists gathered to marvel at their graceful forms, children delighted in their squishy texture. We should have been warier from the start.The first victim was a scuba diver, stung by the tentacles of an unknown species. Within hours a raging fever set in, soon followed by violent delirium. He became the index case of the epidemic as the mysterious neurotoxin spread rapidly from human to human.Chaos erupted within days as the infected hordes - crazed and cannibalistic - overwhelmed authorities. Cities descended into anarchy, society teetered on the brink of collapse. Our leaders responded with lethal force and martial law, to little avail. For the jellyfish were only the heralds of a full-scale invasion from below, one that threatened to wipe humanity from the face of the Earth.With INVADERS, Francisco Angulo has crafted a genuinely frightening and all-too-plausible doomsday scenario, underpinned by rapid-fire action and tantalizing scientific speculation. Part Michael Crichton and part Stephen King, Angulo's vision of an alien-engineered apocalypse will have you watching the waters with wary eyes long after you've turned the final page.

Francisco Angulo's ambitious work of historical fiction, Shooting Stars in the Summer Sky, vividly brings to life the daring adventures of intrepid aviators in 1930s Spain, while also portraying a poignant forbidden love story between two young gay men against the dramatic backdrop of the Spanish Civil War.This sweeping epic masterfully interweaves the exhilarating exploits of fighter pilots racing across the skies with a secret romance that blossoms despite daunting odds. Through rich details and evocative writing, Angulo transports the reader to the volatile period leading up to the devastating war that tore Spain apart.Critics have praised Angulo's adeptness in capturing the thrilling bravado of the aviators who gripped the nation's imagination while also sensitively delineating the tenderness and passion of the two protagonists defying convention. Hailed as "gripping" and "heart-wrenching," Angulo's novel has drawn comparisons to celebrated wartime classics chronicling the Lost Generation.Like Hemingway and Dos Passos, Angulo creates an immersive experience through tightly woven prose intermingling adrenaline-fueled aerial action with quiet stolen moments between the young lovers. The result is a beautifully rendered portrait of courage and devotion in the face of adversity.By turns exhilarating, heartbreaking and insightful, Shooting Stars in the Summer Sky announces an audacious new talent. With captivating characters and evocative historical details, Angulo's masterful storytelling shines a poignant light on human bravery and perseverance in hard times. This stunning novel offers a fresh perspective on sacrifice, honor and the enduring power of love in the midst of conflict.

En este caso, después de escribir varias novelas negras, tétricas y oscuras, decidí escribir una de humor: Una tragicomedia ambientada en los 80.Como suele pasar en la mayoría de mis libros, hay más hechos verídicos, de los que uno pueda llegar a imaginar.Los relatos que nadie creería, son los que en realidad acontecieron...Barrio sur de Madrid, años 80... Donde se juntaba lo peorcito de la ciudad, camellos de poca monta, prostitutas, chorizos, rateros, usureros y aprendices de estafadores... Tras pasar por los peores colegíos de integración de Vallecas y Villaverde, a Luisito y Agustín, no les quedaba más remedio que sobrevivir en aquel infierno.Agustín no se mete en líos. Cree que puede salir de allí trabajando, labrarse un futuro y llegar a ser alguien. Pasa montones de horas, escribiendo en su Olivetti. Sueña con ser novelista...Luisito por el contrario, se dedica a todo tipo de chanchullos. Aunque Agustín no aprueba esa forma de vida, les une la amistad de haberse criado juntos. Cuando fracaso, tras fracaso, Agustín se encuentra en la más absoluta miseria. Lleva varios años manteniéndose a base de macarrones. Luisito le propone un plan...-Mira, sólo tienes que casarte con una extranjera, pa que consiga la nacionalidad...Aeropuerto Madrid - Barajas 1988Agustín y Luisito esperan a Marilyn en la aduana... Pero los planes de Luisito nunca salen bien... Lo que en un principio parece dinero fácil, siempre se complica y a menudo termina detenido en comisaría.-Espere tengo que consultar a mi supervisor, creo que el matrimonio homosexual no es válido en España...-¿Homosexual?Luisito había casado a Agustín con Marilyn, un somalí de dos metros de altura, medio jugador de baloncesto medio boxeador...Cuando Luisito vio llegar al inspector de aduanas junto a una pareja de la guardia civil, no se le ocurrió otra cosa que salir corriendo. Los tres Marilyn, Luisito y Agustín, corrieron por todo el aeropuerto intentando huir... Y la cosa no irá a mejor, cuando se refugian en la capilla, durante el funeral de Lord Wallter...

The sniffer was born as a tool to aid police investigations. Its operating principle was simple: it detected tiny particles left behind by people and objects and could reconstruct past events.It consisted of a set of sensors capable of detecting infinitesimal amounts of any substance, connected to powerful software that analyzed and interpreted the captured data. The key was in the algorithms created by young genius Brandon Nelson. By entering DNA samples and other information about the crime scene into the system, the software could determine who was present, what actions they carried out, and in what order the events occurred. The sniffer obtained samples from the environment, detected drugs, explosives, bodily fluids and microscopic fibers that went unnoticed to the human eye. From a single drop of sweat it could reconstruct a face and identify a suspect.The first prototype had cables all over the perimeter of the area to analyze. But later versions were portable, the size of a vacuum cleaner. The suction system captured particles which were analyzed in real time. It was used at first without revealing details to the public. The technology was so advanced that criminals would try to alter results if they knew about it. Thanks to the sniffer many complicated crimes were solved. Its Bayesian analysis and data crossing avoided tampering and false accusations. The reliability was so high that results were solid evidence in court.Of course, there was resistance to change. More traditional police criticized relying on a "toy." But over time the sniffer gained prestige by closing previously unsolvable cases. It revolutionized forensic science. A powerful tool that functioned thanks to Artificial Intelligence through a neural network. In the right hands it brought justice, but in the wrong hands it could plant evidence and incriminate innocents. A double-edged sword that challenged ideas about privacy and security in the information age.

Peces en una pecera, hormigas en un terrario o ratones de laboratorio recorriendo un laberinto. Puede que nuestras vidas no sean más que eso, una prueba para ver si encontramos el queso.No hacer nada, la solución más sencilla, pero al final el tiempo nos empuja a realizar actos injustificables. El egoísmo, el miedo, la falta de empatía y el peso del paso de los años. Terminar deseando a la mujer joven del vecino, robar la herencia a los hermanos, caer en la adicción de cualquier droga que nos nuble el juicio.Justificar lo injustificable y seguir adelante de rodillas, a gatas o arrastras como gusanos. No se puede preparar la carrera, dosificar las fuerzas, cuando se desconoce la distancia; cuando no se sabe dónde está la meta.