Bernardo Esquinca’s writing uniquely blends elements of the supernatural with crime fiction. Born in Guadalajara in 1972, he has authored numerous novels and short story collections, including The Owls Are Not What They Seem (2018), which has been translated into English. His short story “Señor Ligotti” earned a nomination for the renowned Shirley Jackson Award in 2021, while his novel Toda la sangre was adapted into a television series by Lionsgate+.