David Llorente is a Spanish author of crime fiction and a screenwriter, born in Madrid in 1974. With a degree in Journalism, he has worked as a journalist and screenwriter for television and film. He is known for his psychological thrillers and detective novels, which often explore the darker aspects of society and the human condition. His works include 'Las alas de la mariposa', 'El gran otro' and 'Madrid: la ciudad de los muertos'. He has been a finalist for several literary awards, and his books have been translated into several languages.