J.J. Torrenegra

Speculative fiction with a Spanish setting

J.J. Torrenegra is the pen name of Juan de la Cruz, a writer who works across fantasy, science fiction, and supernatural thriller. Based in the Mar Menor area of Murcia, he draws on those genres to build fictional worlds and stories, while also producing audiobooks and audio fiction.

One of the author’s featured novels, Porto Meiro, begins in a Galician island town trapped in a repeating Tuesday and surrounded by a deadly fog. The official site also introduces El Arcanista, a free story set in the world of Yo Soy Humana, available to newsletter subscribers in PDF, EPUB, and Kindle-compatible MOBI formats. Other titles listed by the author include Yo Soy Humana, Estrella Negra, and Pacto Impío.

Where to start reading

Readers can browse the author’s novels and stories on his website, read a sample of Porto Meiro, or sign up for the newsletter to receive the free story. The site’s premise-led presentation makes it easy to see the mix of speculative genres before choosing a book.