Tender Is the Flesh is a gripping novel that explores a chilling reality where human meat has become a delicacy. Marcos works at a local processing plant, where he is tasked with slaughtering humans, though society has sanitized this practice with euphemisms. His personal life is in turmoil; his wife has left him, and his father struggles with dementia. Amidst this bleak backdrop, Marcos tries to focus solely on his work, distancing himself from the moral implications of his job.

The world changed rapidly when an infectious virus made all animal meat toxic to people. In response, governments implemented the Transition, legalizing the consumption of human meat. Marcos prefers to work with numbers and consignments, avoiding emotional entanglements. However, everything shifts when he receives a remarkable gift: a live specimen regarded as the finest quality. Despite knowing that any personal connection is strictly forbidden under the threat of death, he can’t help but start treating her with kindness and respect. As their relationship develops, Marcos grapples with deep feelings of loss and the haunting possibility of redemption. This novel is a thought-provoking and intense journey into the depths of humanity and the choices we make in the face of survival.