"An astonishing story where reality and fiction converge, creating a grandiose universe that is unexpected and truly original. Never Play with Death is a literary piece that does not come around very often... Hans captivates the reader and maintains their interest throughout this fantastic journey, where a countryside photographer decides to delve into the dark recesses of death by way of his art. The duel between the photographer and Death at the end of the story is epic, memorable, and totally unexpected." –Víctor Gaviria, award-winning filmmaker