Gastón Intelisano

argentina

(Buenos Aires, 1978) is the most authoritative voice in Argentine forensic crime fiction—an author whose work draws directly from his professional background as a forensic science expert. He gained international recognition when he was selected to represent Argentina at Getafe Negro, Madrid’s prestigious crime fiction festival. He is the creator of a successful series featuring investigator Santiago Soler, which now spans six novels. His expertise in the field was further cemented by the publication of his non-fiction book, *ELEMENTAL, mi querida ciencia (forense)*, released as part of the esteemed "Ciencia que ladra" series by Siglo XXI Editores. The authenticity of his storytelling stems from his extensive fieldwork: as a forensic expert for the judicial system, he has attended countless crime scenes and autopsies, and he currently collaborates with the Forensic Anthropology Team at the National Genetic Data Bank. This real-world experience—which has also made him a prominent media figure and a columnist for CNN Radio—imbues his writing with a level of realism and technical precision that sets him apart from any other author in the genre.

BIO

WORK

Recuerda que morirás (Remember you will die)

A man is found dead in the "Energy Forest" of Miramar—a place shrouded in local mystery that seems to defy the laws of physics. The body is not there by chance; it has been placed in a specific spot and arranged in a strange position that suggests a hidden message.

Forensic expert Santiago Soler, a recurring protagonist in the author’s series, leads the investigation. What begins as an enigmatic case quickly spirals into a web of death, deception, and red herrings. As the body count rises, Soler must follow the trail all the way to Ushuaia, at the ends of the earth.

There, the case takes an unexpected turn and becomes personal. Soler must race against time to uncover the truth before he himself becomes the killer’s next target.

Santiago Soler, head of the UEC unit at the ICF in the city of Mar del Plata, is called to a new crime scene in the early hours of the morning—less than twenty-four hours after investigating the discovery of an unidentified woman’s body. The second victim is found semi-nude, surrounded by strange symbols. Is this a ritualistic crime? Are the two cases connected?

The injuries sustained by the victims differ, as do the causes of death, yet both bodies bear traces of a mysterious substance. Someone has painted their faces with a pigment that, under ultraviolet light, emits an intense, fleeting glow—reminiscent of a will-o'-the-wisp. Matters become far more complex once their identities are revealed. The case draws Soler deep into a dark world of witchcraft, organized crime, investigative journalism, and corruption within the highest echelons of power.

Fuego Fatuo (Will-o’-the-Wisp)