Many felt deceived, arguing that using a female pseudonym was a calculated marketing gimmick to exploit a market where women are the primary book consumers.
The trio—all seasoned television screenwriters—denied any malicious intent, claiming they simply wanted to merge their talents under a single name.
For years, "Carmen Mola" was marketed as a reclusive female professor and mother of three who wrote gory thrillers in her spare time. The mystery ended in 2021 during the Premio Planeta awards ceremony when the €1 million prize was accepted not by a woman, but by three men: . The revelation sparked a fierce debate: