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Guillermo Zapata publishes mystery novel 'Animales de costumbres'

publication · 2026-07-06

Guillermo Zapata, former Madrid city councilor, releases 'Animales de costumbres' (Editorial Plasson e Bartleboom, 2026), a mystery and horror novel set in an isolated housing development where classism and lack of empathy pervade. The story follows a world transformed by a toxic orange gas. Bob Pop describes it as a cross between Stephen King and Annie Ernaux. Zapata previously authored 'Perfil bajo' (2018) on free speech and social media, and 'No a todo' (2023) on the Tamayazo scandal. This is his first fiction work.

Key facts

  • Guillermo Zapata is a writer and former Madrid city councilor.
  • His new novel is titled 'Animales de costumbres'.
  • It is published by Editorial Plasson e Bartleboom in 2026.
  • The genre is mystery and horror.
  • The setting is an isolated housing development.
  • Themes include classism and lack of empathy.
  • A toxic orange gas has radically changed cities and towns.
  • Bob Pop compared the novel to Stephen King and Annie Ernaux.

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Artists

Institutions

  • Editorial Plasson e Bartleboom
  • Lengua de Trapo
  • Ayuntamiento de Madrid

Locations

  • Madrid
  • Spain

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