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The Stone Lotus

After a failed operation, Carla Romero is facing a hard reality. Shunned and left in the cold at the Spanish National Intelligence Center, she is forced to find new meaning in life.
When she accidentally discovers that the family story of her grandfather is all wrong, she quickly becomes obsessed with finding the dangerous truth.
She embarks on a journey taking her out of Spain, and all the way to Vietnam. As the family mystery unfolds, she realizes powerful forces are against her, and her entire family. Will she uncover the truth?

Get ready to enter a fast-paced fiction thriller in which investigation and action prevail, which will take you from Spain to Vietnam.

With a beginning inspired by historical facts, this novel touches on burning issues of today's society, while showing the culture of Vietnam and some of its most emblematic locations that will make you fall in love with them.

The Stone Lotus is the first independent fiction novel from the creator of the Mark of Odin saga, Xavier Marcé.

English edition announced! It will be available in paperback, ebook and audiobook editions soon!

The readers say...

Mercedes Álvarez

I loved it. A great novel with a lot of intrigue, historical base that I did not know. Very well spun. My most sincere congratulations - 06/08/2023

Marzia Mariotti

An exciting novel. Addictive from the first moment, a little melancholic and at times chilling. Overwhelming from start to finish. The tension keeps you trapped until the last page. Highlight feelings of friendship and loyalty. Congratulations... - 01/18/2023

Francisco Mateos

After finishing The Stone Lotus I can only say thank you. Thank you for the adventures, for the history learned, for making me dream of visiting those magical places and, above all, thank you for making a few small tears escape me for feeling very identified with a situation that is quite common today and that many ignore. - 01/11/2023

Pilar Pérez

Great book, exciting from start to finish. I loved it. Congratulations!!! - 12/15/2022

Jorge Morante

I found the novel The Stone Lotus very interesting, not only because of the theme but also because of the recreation of modern Vietnam and during the war with the United States. It has also been original for me to associate certain passages with some songs, as well as to put the coordinates of the places where the action takes place - 11/30/2022

Jorge González

I liked it a lot. And obviously, I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the novel. The first chapter with a lot of action, has reminded me of the scenes of Jason Bourne in Morocco. The change in style with respect to the Mark of Odin saga, does not detract, it leaves me wanting more.

Pol Aullón

So far a very good start. The personality, past and motivations of the protagonist are well exposed and it lays the foundations well for what I imagine will be the two axis on which the story will revolve. I've been wanting to read more, and I'll look forward to the book being available. Very good job so far.

Carles Milà

Great start that makes you want more, I look forward to the rest of the story.

Juan Vicente Herrera

Eager to continue reading to continue connecting all the open mysteries... I like the rhythm of the chapters which encourages you to continue reading.

A fast-paced thriller with

From the first moment, readers will be able to feel the adrenaline through the protagonists. Whether during the Vietnam War in the past, or today, the characters will be forced into extreme situations that will require all their reflexes, both physical and mental.

Throughout the entire plot, both in the past and today, the characters will be aware at all times of the fragile balance between truth and lies. Faced with a very fragile international geopolitical situation, the line that separates enemies from allies is diluted.

Although this is a fictional novel, its plot is based on real historical events: The presence of Spanish soldiers during the Vietnam War. This starting point serves to create a fiction story with which to connect the past and the present, both in Vietnam and in Spain.

Readers will witness numerous events throughout the development of the story. In them, criticism of burning social issues such as the consequences of political corruption, the importance of caring for mental health or the negative impact of machismo in traditional societies, among others, will be palpable.

A dramatic situation serves as a starting point and emotional trigger for the protagonists. Along their way they will not only have to travel great geographical distances, but also emotional ones, as well as overcome situations of great tension that will test their limits.

Following in the footsteps of the protagonists, readers will discover unique places in Vietnam. They will be able to do it not only with detailed descriptions, but also with the use of geolocation so that they can perfectly see each location. All of this with the aim of encouraging them to visit them in the future.

Main characters

In The Stone Lotus, readers will follow in the footsteps of Intelligence officer Carla Romero Vázquez to discover what really happened to her grandfather, Medical Captain Alberto Romero de Soto. In doing so, she will come across different characters who can become great allies, but also hide unsuspected dangers.