The Sale
(La venta)
Literary Fiction
Ronnie has earned himself a reputation, and a fortune, through the buying and selling of precious stones and stolen objects. His assistant, Julio, helps him out with the job. They receive a visit from a man with an intriguing proposal: a two-million-dollar offer for them to purchase Che Guevara’s embalmed hands. Minutes later, the man is gunned down at the building’s exit. Convinced that his murder is related to the sale, Ronnie and Julio seek to get rid of the hands, but not before confirming their origin. The author builds a philosophical thriller that explores the nature of human moral and economical values