The novel is widely praised for its addictive, fast-paced narrative and visual storytelling, which some readers have compared to the suspenseful style of Alfred Hitchcock.
Mikel Santiago's (The Liar) is the acclaimed first installment of the Illumbe Trilogy , a series of psychological thrillers set in a fictional seaside town in the Basque Country . Originally published in June 2020 by Ediciones B, the novel explores the thin line between memory and amnesia, challenging readers to distinguish truth from fabrication. Plot Overview
: One of the most highlighted passages by digital readers reflects on the burden of honesty: "Always saying the truth is easy, but I don't agree. The truth is the hardest thing to get out of the soul" . Availability & Formats Mikel Santiago El Mentiroso epub
: Alex wakes up in an abandoned warehouse next to the dead body of a man he doesn't recognize. Nearby lies a blood-stained stone.
: Digital editions are available on Amazon and Apple Books, with the EPUB ISBN being 9788466667456. The novel is widely praised for its addictive,
: As of late 2025, the Illumbe Trilogy has sold over 300,000 copies.
: Residents in certain regions may borrow the eBook through platforms like eBiblio . Plot Overview : One of the most highlighted
: Available in both hardcover and pocket editions from retailers such as Fnac and Penguin Random House.