Who is the murderer

Author: García Márquez
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The novel revolves around a mysterious murder case, narrating the investigation process of two police officers. It cleverly and profoundly exposes and criticizes the rule of the military regime. The author successfully employs the "method of omitting materials," making the story enigmatic and full of suspense. Who Killed the President? is another work by García Márquez published in 1986 that deals with the theme of anti-military rule. The plot is as follows: Colonel Mendero, the commander of the Tarará Air Base, forces his daughter Alicia into an incestuous relationship with him. Upon learning that his daughter has fallen in love with the young soldier Palomino Moreda, he has the Air Force Lieutenant Dufresne, who is also pursuing Alicia, kill Palomino. During the police investigation, Mendero sets up various obstacles. Just as the case is about to be cracked, he kills his own daughter and then takes his own life with a gunshot. When the truth comes to light, the two police officers who played a key role in solving the case are transferred to distant postings, and the entire case is ultimately dropped. The author portrays Colonel Mendero as a corrupt, decadent, and cunning figure.