In "The Angel's Game" by Carlos Ruiz Zafon, pulp fiction writer David Martín, overwhelmed by his struggle to make a living, resides in an eerie, abandoned mansion in Barcelona. Desperate for a breakthrough, he accepts an offer from a mysterious publisher that appears too good to be true. As he progresses with his new assignment, influenced by his visit to the Cemetery of Forgotten Books, David uncovers frightening connections between his work and the menacing shadows of his home. The publisher's dark secrets slowly unravel, weaving a tale of love, literature, and betrayal in a gothic backdrop of Barcelona.