Follows Jon , a writer from Asturias (and a clear alter ego of Bilbao), who is navigating the aftermath of a divorce. He travels to the Nevada desert with his children for documentation while reflecting on his childhood in northern Spain.
is the second installment in the acclaimed "Basilisco" series by Spanish author Jon Bilbao , published by Editorial Impedimenta in 2023.
The book is built around two primary, interconnected storylines that jump between centuries and continents: araГ±a-jon-bilbao.epub
The title refers to a symbolic entity—a manifestation of unease, melancholy, or a "biblical" malaise that haunts the characters across generations. It represents the emotional "poison" or hereditary trauma passed from fathers to sons.
The book explores how stories are built and how fictional characters (like Dunbar) can gain a life of their own, sometimes becoming more "real" than their creators. Follows Jon , a writer from Asturias (and
Set in the late 19th-century American West, it follows the surly gunslinger John Dunbar (also known as the Basilisco). Dunbar is hired to guide a group of pilgrims searching for a "Men's Paradise," a promised land intended only for males. During the journey, he forms a complex bond with Lucrecia, the group leader's sister. Core Themes and Symbols
The novel functions as a hybrid of , continuing the structural "game of mirrors" established in its predecessor, Basilisco . Narrative Structure The book is built around two primary, interconnected
If you are looking for the digital version, the official EPUB from Impedimenta is available through major retailers like Amazon Kindle and IBS.it . It is part of a larger trilogy (often called a "trilogy of four" due to its complexity) that includes: Araña (Jon Bilbao) - Dentro del Monolito