: A character featured in a secondary timeline set in the 1980s; he is a drug addict whose past actions provide critical clues to the modern-day murders. Themes and Narrative Style
: The victim has been mutilated, with her abdominal fat removed—a chilling hallmark that mirrors the crimes of "El Sacamantecas" (The Fat Extractor), a notorious 19th-century serial killer who terrorized Vitoria. El Faro Del Silencio Ibon Martin epub
: The Ertzaintza (Basque police) commissioner in charge of the official investigation. : A character featured in a secondary timeline
The story begins on a cold autumn evening when a woman's body is discovered at the base of the (The Lighthouse of Silver) near the town of Pasaia. The story begins on a cold autumn evening
: Desperate to clear her name, Leire launches her own investigation, out-pacing official police efforts and uncovering deep-seated family secrets and economic conspiracies within the decaying industrial port of Pasaia. Key Characters
: Ibon Martín, a journalist and travel writer, uses his expertise to create a vivid, almost tangible sense of place. The rugged cliffs and foggy coastal settings are often described as characters themselves.
: The narrative alternates between the present-day investigation and the 1980s. This historical layer explores the impact of the drug epidemic on small Basque fishing villages.