The Savage Detectives

About “The Savage Detectives”

This book is a collection of three previously unpublished novellas by Roberto Bolaño, a key figure in contemporary Spanish literature. The stories—“Patria,” “Sepulcros de vaqueros,” and “Comedia del horror de Francia”—explore themes such as evil, violence, history, literature, irony, and love. The works also feature some of Bolaño’s most well-known characters, including the detective Arturo Belano. The volume offers insight into Bolaño’s literary style and recurring motifs. It was published in 1998.