Henares by José María Solís Wins the VIII National Police Novel Prize

Published on January 07, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Writer José María Solís receiving the award from the director general of the National Police in an official ceremony

José María Solís's Henares Wins the VIII National Police Novel Award

The most prestigious literary contest in the police genre in Spain has crowned the novel Henares by writer José María Solís as the winner. The award ceremony was attended by the director general of the Police, Francisco Pardo Piqueras, who personally handed the award to the author 🏆.

A standout work among the competition

The winning novel claimed the prize after surpassing more than a hundred participating works, demonstrating exceptional quality both in its narrative construction and plot development. The jury particularly valued the author's literary maturity and his ability to maintain narrative tension until the final outcome.

Main features of Henares:
  • Setting in the Henares river basin with elements of police intrigue
  • Psychological depth in the development of the main characters
  • Narrative structure that maintains suspense until the last pages
These initiatives foster cultural creation and bring the police institution closer to society through literature

Institutional recognition and literary projection

The National Police Novel Award has established itself as an essential platform for authors in the genre, offering not only recognition but also important publication and distribution opportunities at the national level 📚.

Benefits of the award for the author:
  • Publication contract with the editorial imprint linked to the award
  • Distribution in bookstores throughout Spain
  • Financial endowment and professional projection

Impact on the author's career

For José María Solís, until now a little-known author in the Spanish literary scene, this award represents a definitive boost for his career. The work demonstrated that it is not necessary to have a criminal record to stand out in the police genre, but rather literary mastery and narrative ability ✍️.