The writer and composer presents a book that blends humor, mystery, and unexpected situations; book signing sessions will take place on September 11 and 12

One of Brazil’s greatest culinary passions takes on an entirely different role in literature. In “The Picanha Thief,” writer and composer Carlos Alberto Ferreira – Tico turns one of the most iconic cuts of Brazilian barbecue into the starting point for a comedy filled with mystery, unexpected situations, and plenty of confusion.

The book marks Tico’s literary debut and will be presented during the 2026 São Paulo International Book Biennial, where the author will participate with Casa do Novo Autor Editora.

After a career connected to creativity and music composition, Carlos Alberto Ferreira – Tico is opening a new chapter in his artistic journey by embracing an unusual idea: transforming the improbable into a story capable of sparking curiosity and making readers laugh.

Picanha, an iconic cut of beef deeply associated with Brazilian barbecue culture, becomes the centerpiece of a series of seemingly inexplicable events. Little by little, absurd situations begin to raise suspicions, and one question starts driving the story: who, after all, is The Picanha Thief?

A mysterious thief, a sequence of unexpected events, and plenty of picanha set the tone for the book. Through memorable characters, unusual plans, and surprising twists, the author develops a lighthearted and entertaining narrative designed to keep readers eager to discover what will happen on the next page.

Those expecting nothing more than a story about barbecue, however, may be surprised. Tico combines humor, mystery, and creativity to transform an apparently absurd situation into an adventure in which almost anything can happen.

The title itself serves as the reader’s first invitation into this unusual world. Even before opening the book, one question inevitably comes to mind: who would dare to steal the picanha?

The answer lies within the pages.

Meeting Readers at the São Paulo Book Biennial

In addition to presenting his literary debut to visitors at the 2026 São Paulo International Book Biennial, Carlos Alberto Ferreira – Tico will have special opportunities to meet readers in person.

The author will take part in book signing and photo sessions on September 11 and 12, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Stand DD29.

His participation will give visitors the opportunity to meet the writer and discover the story behind one of the most unusual concepts in Brazilian literary comedy.

With “The Picanha Thief,” Tico embraces one of comedy’s essential qualities: finding improbable situations in everyday life and taking them into a fictional universe where, somehow, everything begins to make sense.

The combination of an element strongly associated with Brazilian culture and a mystery-driven plot helps give the book its distinctive identity. Its title immediately sparks curiosity, while the situations, suspicions, and twists guide readers through the story.

In his debut as an author, Carlos Alberto Ferreira – Tico demonstrates that a compelling story can emerge from a question few people would ever think to ask:

What if someone decided to steal your picanha?

Perhaps it would be wise not to leave the barbecue unattended while reading.

“The Picanha Thief” — it steals your attention… and your picanha!

Carlos Alberto Ferreira – Tico
Writer & Composer

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