Description
A seemingly ordinary man with a volatile temper and a talent for being led by circumstance commits an irreversible act in a moment of rage—and discovers how easily a single choice can become a pattern. Following Maiquel as he tries to rationalize what he’s done, the story tracks the slow tightening of conscience, indecision, and escalating violence, revealing how “good intentions” can curdle into something far darker. With sharp psychological insight and a tense, propulsive narrative, this novel explores themes of moral responsibility, suggestibility, and the thin line between impulse and catastrophe. Patrícia Melo’s distinctive style blends realism with psychological intensity, making the descent both unsettling and compulsively readable.
Available Editions
paperback
Bloomsbury
Published Jan 1, 1997
217 pages
ISBN: 9780747530145
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Details
First Published
1995
Language
eng
Translation
From: por
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Killer by Patrícia Melo.