{"title":"Carlos Busqued","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarlos Busqued was a celebrated Argentine author, known for his gripping narratives and deep dives into the intricacies of the human psyche. Specialising in the Crime \u0026amp; Thriller genre, his works offer an enthralling blend of suspense and introspection, drawing readers into dark yet captivating worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis most notable book, \u003cem\u003eMagnetized\u003c\/em\u003e, showcases Busqued's masterful storytelling abilities. Set within the chilling backdrop of a true crime, this novel delves into the unsettling mind of a criminal, providing profound insights into the complexities of guilt, memory, and human behaviour. The story is both a thrilling read and a thought-provoking exploration of morality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBusqued's writing is characterised by its meticulous attention to detail and a hauntingly atmospheric style that leaves a lasting impression. His ability to weave real-life events into captivating fiction makes his work a standout in the Crime \u0026amp; Thriller category. For those seeking a literary experience rich with tension and vivid descriptions, Carlos Busqued's books are an unmissable addition to any reading list.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"magnetized-by-carlos-busqued-9781646220588","title":"Magnetized","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cem\u003ehaunting and unsettling\u003c\/em\u003e psychological portrait for readers of true crime classics such as \u003cem\u003eMy Dark Places\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Stranger Beside Me\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eI'll Be Gone In the Dark\u003c\/em\u003e, one of Argentina's most innovative writers brings to life the story of a serial killer who, in 1982, murdered four taxi drivers without any apparent motive (NPR, One of the Best Books of the Year).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver the course of one ghastly week in September 1982, the bodies of four taxi drivers were found in Buenos Aires, each murder carried out with the same cold precision. The assailant— a nineteen-year-old boy, odd and taciturn, who gave the impression of being completely sane. But the crimes themselves were not—four murders, as exact as they were senseless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore than thirty years later, Argentine author Carlos Busqued began visiting Ricardo Melogno, the serial killer, in prison. Their conversations return to the nebulous era of the crimes and a story full of missing pieces. The result is a book at once hypnotic and unnerving, constructed from forensic documents, newspaper clippings, and interviews with Melogno himself. Without imposing judgment, Busqued allows for the killer to describe his way of retreating from the world and to explain his crimes as best he can. In his own words, Melogno recalls a visit from Pope Francis, grim depictions of daily life in prison, and childhood remembrances of an unloving mother who drove her son to Brazil to study witchcraft. As these conversations progress, the focus slowly shifts from the crimes themselves, to Melogno's mistreatment and misdiagnosis while in prison, to his current fate—incarcerated in perpetuity despite having served his full sentence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing these personal interviews, alongside forensic documents and newspaper clippings, Busqued crafted \u003cem\u003eMagnetized\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating story about one man's crimes, and a meditation on how one chooses to inhabit the world, or to become absent from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46508878856428,"sku":"9781646220588","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3024423482774.jpg?v=1748755193"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/carlos-busqued.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}