The novel is inspired by the real-life unsolved case of , a serial killer who terrorized Glasgow between 1968 and 1969.
As Sherrington hunts a monster, he must navigate his own failing health and a city on the brink of a natural disaster that will change its history forever. Key Themes and Style Esperando Al Diluvio (Ancora
Dolores Redondo, often called a "writer of storms," uses extreme weather as a central character to heighten the tension. The novel is inspired by the real-life unsolved
The story unfolds against the backdrop of a city in social and political turmoil, just days before the catastrophic 1983 Bilbao floods (the "diluvio") that devastated the region. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a
The book is a tribute to the "work culture" of the era, the importance of music, and the camaraderie of Basque social groups known as cuadrillas .
Following the massive success of the book, which has contributed to Redondo's work being translated into over 38 languages, (part of the iZen group) has acquired the rights to adapt the novel into an audiovisual production. Esperando al diluvio by Dolores Redondo - Goodreads
Reviewers from platforms like Goodreads and Audible praise the novel for its immersive research and ability to blend historical facts with high-stakes fiction. Adaptations