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According to readers on platforms like Goodreads , the book is highly regarded for its:

Sánchez Morán, known for his work as a screenwriter for satirical magazines like El Jueves , brings a distinct style to the urban fantasy genre.

: While part of a series, the author provides enough context for it to be read as a standalone mystery.

: Unlike the first book's focus on Barcelona, this case centers on the magical community of Madrid .

This overview analyzes the second installment of Sergio Sánchez Morán’s series, titled Los muertos no pagan IVA (2018). The novel continues the adventures of Verónica Guerra, an overworked paranormal detective operating in a world where mythological creatures and the mundane bureaucracy of modern Spain collide. Core Premise & Plot

: Described as a "frenetic adventure" that doesn't give the reader a break.

: As suggested by the title—which translates to "The Dead Don't Pay VAT"—the series often uses paranormal scenarios to satirize Spanish society, bureaucracy, and economic struggles.

: The book is a hybrid of police procedural and high fantasy, featuring vampires, ghosts, and mythical gods within a modern urban environment.