Detective Max Camara, with his love of flamenco and brandy, delves into issues that rouse and divide the Spanish people today Detective Max Camara is feeling low. Ominous cracks have appeared in the walls of his apartment; the body of a well-known paella chef has been washed up on the beach; there are rows and threats about abortion clinics; and the town of Valencia is set on demolishing El Cabanyal, the colorful fisherman's quarter on the sea front. As Camara untangles these threads, he stumbles into a web of corruption and violence, uncovering deep animosities and hidden secrets, and forcing him to question his own doubts and desires.