How do contemporary Spanish crime authors reflect justice (not the law) in their novels?

What is it about?

Spanish crime literature is enjoying its own boom, but academic studies on it have not analyzed the concept of justice, which does not always coincide with the law. This volume analyzes the evolution of the concept of justice, as well as the pillars on which it is based. By examining the novels of eight contemporary authors, this volume reveals whether there is a common pattern when it comes to seeking justice or whether it varies depending on the type of investigator, the crime, and the specific circumstances.

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Why is it important?

Much of the literature published in Spain, the United States, and Great Britain addresses the behavior of the protagonists according to what is expected of the genre. In the English-speaking world, there are also abundant publications about crimes that were not previously considered such, and about victims. Investigators are classified based on their attitude toward the law. The psychological profiles of criminals and the psychology of victims have been analyzed, but justice remains a pending subject. This volume analyzes the evolution of the concept of justice, as well as the pillars on which it is based by examining the novels of eight contemporary authors.

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