In Evil Hour
The Evil Hour is a novel by Colombian writer Gabriel García Márquez, first published in 1962.
Written while García Márquez lived in Paris, the story was originally entitled Este pueblo de mierda. Rewritten, it won a literary prize in Colombia.
Some of the same characters and situations found in La mala hora later re-appear in Cien años de soledad.Plot
The Evil Hour takes place in a nameless Colombian village. Someone has been placing satirical pasquinades about the town, outlining the locals' shameful secrets. Some dismiss these as common gossip. However, when a man kills his wife's supposed lover after reading of her infidelity, the mayor decides that action is called for. He declares martial law and sends soldiers to patrol the streets. He also uses the 'state of unrest' as an excuse to crack down on his political enemies.
