He is forcibly removed from the hospital by Police Inspector Flores.

(1982) is a satirical detective novel by Spanish author Eduardo Mendoza . It is the second book in his "Anonymous Detective" series, following El misterio de la cripta embrujada . 📖 Plot Overview

Reviews are generally positive regarding the humor but mixed on the plot structure: El laberinto de las aceitunas : eduardo-mendoza - Amazon UK

He navigates a surreal web of low-life criminals and corrupt officials, often accompanied by an attractive young woman who assists his investigation. 🎭 Key Themes & Style

The plot is intentionally "tortuous" and reaches levels of absurdity that border on the surreal.

The story follows an , a social outcast and former delinquent who is confined to a mental asylum .