Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Carlos Ruiz Zafón was a Spanish novelist best known for his international bestseller "The Shadow of the Wind." Published in 2001, the novel sold over 15 million copies worldwide and received numerous accolades.
It was included in a 2007 list of the top 100 Spanish-language books of the past 25 years, as selected by Latin American and Spanish literary experts.
Zafón's work often blended elements of mystery, historical fiction, and Gothic literature, set against the backdrop of Barcelona.
His writing style was characterized by its atmospheric descriptions and intricate plotting, which earned him a devoted global readership.
