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Juan Gómez-Jurado

フアン・ゴメス＝フラド

Juan Gómez-Jurado

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1977-12-16 （Madrid, Spain）
Nationality
Spain
Languages
Spanish, English
Residence History
Madrid (resident)

Career

Occupations
Novelist, Short story writer, Screenwriter, Columnist, Journalist
Active Years
1996-

Awards

Premio de Novela Ciudad de Torrevieja
2008
Work: The Traitor's Emblem (El emblema del traidor)
Organization: City of Torrevieja
Result: Winner
International Latino Book Awards
2011
Work: The Moses Expedition (La expedición de Moisés / Contrato con Dios)
Category: Best Adventure Novel
Organization: International Latino Book Awards organization
Result: Winner
International Latino Book Awards
2011
Work: The Moses Expedition (La expedición de Moisés / Contrato con Dios)
Category: Best Popular Fiction Novel
Organization: International Latino Book Awards organization
Result: Winner
CrimeFest eDunnit Award
2011
Work: The Moses Expedition (La expedición de Moisés / Contrato con Dios)
Organization: CrimeFest (UK crime fiction festival)
Result: Nominated

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

God's Spy (Espía de Dios)

2006 Thriller

A contemporary thriller set in the Vatican where, after the death of Pope John Paul II, the hunt for a serial killer uncovers a conspiracy.

ConspiracyReligion and powerPsychological portrait
Translations
  • English, Danish, Hungarian, Lithuanian, Portuguese, Italian, German, Serbian, Dutch, Finnish and others

The Moses Expedition / Contract with God (Contrato con Dios)

2007 Adventure / Thriller

An adventure novel mixing ancient mysteries and contemporary conspiracies, featuring a fast-paced plot that follows a hunt for historical and religious secrets.

Historical mysteryArchaeological puzzlesAdventure
Translations
  • Published in English and multiple other languages

The Traitor's Emblem (El emblema del traidor)

2011 Thriller

A thriller combining a complex conspiracy with elements of a love story; it received positive reviews from critics.

BetrayalLove and sacrificeConspiracy
Translations
  • Published in English and multiple other languages

Red Queen (Reina Roja)

2018 Suspense / Thriller

The first book in the Antonia Scott series, notable for its intricate plotting and a strong central protagonist.

JusticeCrime investigationIndividual strength
Translations
  • Published in English and other languages

Black Wolf (Loba Negra)

2019 Suspense / Thriller

A sequel in the Antonia Scott series; released internationally and in the U.S. in March 2024.

SuspenseWhodunitRevenge and redemption
Translations
  • Published in English and other languages

Bibliography

  • Espía de Dios (God's Spy) (2006)
  • La masacre de Virginia Tech: Anatomía de una mente torturada (2007)
  • Contrato con Dios / The Moses Expedition (2007)
  • Identidad Secreta (2007)
  • El emblema del traidor (The Traitor's Emblem) (2011)
  • Reina Roja (Red Queen) (2018)
  • Loba Negra (Black Wolf) (2019)
  • Rey Blanco (White King) (2020)
  • Other short stories, chronicles, and articles

Translations of Works

  • Works have been translated into 42 languages (approx.)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Energetic, cinematic proseFast-paced narrationVisually oriented scene descriptions
Recurring Motifs
ConspiracyMoral ambiguitySecrets from the past

Legacy

One of the most successful contemporary Spanish authors; his books have been widely translated and he is also active in philanthropy, serving as an ambassador for Save The Children.

Quotes

  • Critics have described his writing as "energetic and cinematographic."
    Source: Various reviews (e.g., Booklist)

Trivia

  • His books have been translated into approximately 42 languages.
  • Serves as an ambassador for Save The Children.
  • Won the 2008 Premio de Novela Ciudad de Torrevieja for El emblema del traidor.
  • Became active in cancer-fighting campaigns after his ex-wife was diagnosed with cancer.
  • Led the "1 libro 1 euro" campaign to raise funds for Save The Children.