White King is a superb, edge-of-your-seat forensic thriller and the third (and perhaps final) installment in Juan Gómez-Jurado’s internationally bestselling Antonia Scott Red Queen trilogy. Jurado’s storytelling is spellbinding, weaving fantastic characters—both protagonists and antagonists—into a riveting narrative that will leave you gasping at the unbelievable ending.
Antonia Scott, the protagonist and the crux of the top-secret Red Queen project that solves the most dangerous crimes in the EU, is back in action. This time, she must save her partner and protector, Inspector Jon Gutiérrez, from the devious ploys of her nemesis, Mr. White. To save Gutiérrez, she must solve cold cases while staying one step ahead of a madman whose final objective remains unclear. As Scott and Gutiérrez race around Madrid at top speed, their paths may lead them away from those they truly care about, while also steering them toward something so unexpected that even Scott’s gifted mind may struggle to stay ahead.
If you have time—and I highly recommend you make time—read Jurado’s trilogy: Red Queen, Black Wolf, and White King. If you’re a fan of thrillers like Greaney’s Gray Man and Hurwitz’s Orphan X, you won’t be able to get enough of this series. However, be prepared for a bit of a cliffhanger at the end of White King. Is Mr. White still a threat? Is the Red Queen program still needed? Is Jurado hinting at another Antonia Scott thriller to come?
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