Guillermo Zapata publishes mystery novel 'Animales de costumbres'
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.
Entities
Artists
- Guillermo Zapata
- Bob Pop
- Stephen King
- Annie Ernaux
Institutions
- Editorial Plasson e Bartleboom
- Lengua de Trapo
- Ayuntamiento de Madrid
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain