Emilia is the first and only female police detective in acapulco. Taking place before the fulllength detective emilia cruz novels, the stories form a prequel to the series. Acapulco is now mexicos murder capital the faded resort city is a symbol of the skyrocketing violence in mexico. Mystery series author carmen amato announces the release of.
Attention to detail is just one of the aspects that set acapulco chairs apart from generic machine made furnishings. The emilia cruz stories acapulco never had a female police detective before. The stories take place before the action in the fulllength novels in the series. The city evokes pristine beaches, luxe resorts, and fabulous shopping. With hot nights on the beach and suspense straight out of the news, the series goes inside mexicos drug war with a fearless style and a woman who will be. Mexico retold readers are invited to join my mailing list to get updates on the emilia cruz series, as well as a free copy of the beast, the first story in made in acapulco. Carmen amato is the author of the emilia cruz mystery series set in acapulco with. The setting is acapulco, a breathtaking and deadly city where mexican cartels battles for control and more politicians. With hot nights on the beach and suspense straight out of the news, the series goes inside. More than any other cop in acapulco, emilia cruz has reason to be shaken by the executionstyle murders of three law enforcement officers in as many weeks. Carmen writes stylish suspense and mystery, including the detective emilia cruz police procedural series set in acapulco and optioned for television by a us network studio. The detective emilia cruz series shes the first female police detective in acapulco. Later, teotihuacan influence made its way here via cuernavaca and chilpancingo. Emilia cruz, the first and only female detective on the acapulco police force, is the leading lady in the series.
The detective emilia stories romantic thrillers the hidden light of mexico city awakening macbeth in addition to romantic thrillers, carmen amato is the author of the. These crime thrillers pit the first female police detective in acapulco against mexicos cartels, corruption, and social inequality. Carmen amato is a retired central intelligence agency intelligence officer using 30 years worth of counterdrug and espionage experience to craft intriguefilled crime fiction, including the detective emilia cruz police series set in acapulco. Carmen amato is the author of the emilia cruz mystery series set in acapulco with the latest book 43 missing, a book which is based on the true story of 43 students who went missing and have never been found. How did emilia cruz become the first female police detective in acapulco. In addition to political thriller the hidden light of mexico city, carmen amato is the author of the emilia cruz mystery novels set in acapulco, including cliff diver, hat dance and the collection of short stories made in acapulco. Made in acapulco ebook by carmen amato rakuten kobo. In plots torn from the headlines and my own experiences, emilia faces drug cartels, official corruption and mexicos culture of machismo. Jun 12, 2014 the truth is, these chairs are hand made and require an incredible amount of manhours to create just one. If you are familiar with the emilia cruz series, this is the prequel to cliff diver, ms. The emilia cruz stories kindle edition by carmen amato.
It previously appeared in the huffington posts huffpost 50. Emilia cruz is still feeling from some shocking disclosures concerning her mother and an assault she doesnt remember. With hot nights on the beach and suspense straight out of the news, the series goes inside mexicos drug war with a fearless style and a. Cruz, a junior detective in the mexican tourist town, spends her days responding to dispatch calls and navigating the corrupt, sexist world of the mexican police force. I enjoyed this read as emilia is the only detective in the acapulco police department. With hot nights on the beach and suspense straight out of the news, the series goes inside mexicos drug war with a fearless style and a woman who will be hard to forget. Olmec influence caused the small spreadout villages here to coalesce into larger entities and build ceremonial centers. Starting with cliff diver, her detective emilia cruz police series pits the first female police detective in acapulco against mexicos cartels, corruption, and social inequality. Carmen amato is an american mystery and thriller author of italian descent, best known for the detective emilia cruz police procedural series set in acapulco. Made in acapulco ebook by carmen amato 9780985325640. Emilia cruz, acapulco s firstever female detective, investigates a police lieutenants murder and tracks down counterfeit bills in the second installment of amatos made in acapulco, 2012 mystery series. The emilia cruz stories join me on facebook and twitter find all my books on amazon. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Yet it is one of the most violent places on earth, as drug cartels battle over lucrative drug routes into the us. Find a comfy chair, grab a mojito and lose yourself in this thrilling and hairraising novel about acapulco s first female detective, emilia cruz, whos taking on mexicos drug cartels and the culture of machismo. Acapulco s first female police detective dives into the murder of a dirty cop. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading made in acapulco. Her detective emilia cruz police series includes cliff diver, hat dance, diablo nights, king peso, pacific reaper, 43 missing, and russian mojito, plus the prequel collection of short stories made in acapulco. The emilia cruz stories kindle edition by amato, carmen. An emilia cruz story, by carmen amato in html for free. Acapulco never had a female police detective before. The emilia cruz mystery series has taken the international mystery genre by storm, going inside mexicos drug war with a fearless style and a woman who will be hard to forget. Oct 24, 2019 how did emilia cruz fight to become the first female police detective in acapulco. In addition to the hidden light of mexico city, carmen amato is the author of the emilia cruz mystery novels set in acapulco, including cliff diver, hat dance and the collection of short stories made in acapulco. Jul 16, 2014 in addition to political thriller the hidden light of mexico city, carmen amato is the author of the emilia cruz mystery series set in acapulco, including cliff diver, hat dance and the collection. Every day, emilia faces drug violence, official corruption, and mexicos culture of machismo. The author has also written a standalone thriller novel called the hidden lights of mexico city.
While on administrative leave, emilia has been asked to participate in a national task force that requires her presence in. Download by a carmen amato i really enjoyed reading the stories the characters and settings meshed well and flowed. The story of padre pro became the hook for diablo nights, the third emilia cruz mystery. Acapulco detective emilia cruz buys a religious relic, the encased finger of famous religious martyr, padre pro, and wonders at its lack of decay. Made in acapulco is a collection of short stories more. Character bios the characters in the emilia cruz mystery series are complex and truetolife. Made in acapulco by carmen amato deal reading deals. Carmen is a recipient of both the national intelligence award and the career intelligence medal.
Mystery series author carmen amato releases third emilia cruz. Mar 03, 2014 susannah, thanks so much for hosting me and asking about the books. It previously appeared in the huffington posts 50 featured fiction showcase. Made in acapulco is a collection of 5 stories that introduce emilia cruz, the first and only female detective on the acapulco police force, and her first cases. In plots torn from the headlines and my own experiences, emilia faces drug cartels, official corruption and mexicos culture of machismo hotel manager kurt rucker adds another dimension of danger to her life. This collection includes the beast, which previously appeared in the huffington posts featured fifty fiction showcase.
You wont want to miss this prequel to the awardwinning detective series. Made in acapulco by carmen amato made is acapulco is five short stories. Made in acapulco by carmen amato emilia cruz fights to become acapulcos first female police detective in five short stories, inspired by mexicos headlines. See all books authored by carmen amato, including cliff diver, and king peso. Carmen amato is an american mystery and thriller author of italian descent, best known for the detective emilia cruz police procedural series set in acapulco, as well as the standalone political thriller, the hidden light of mexico city.
Made in acapulco by carmen amato overdrive rakuten. In addition to political thriller the hidden light of mexico city, carmen amato is the author of the emilia cruz mystery series set in acapulco, including cliff diver, hat dance and the collection of short stories made in acapulco. Join facebook to connect with emilia cruz and others you may know. When her partner franco silvios wife is killed, its obvious to emilia that the murders are connected and she could be the cop killers next target. Emilia cruz mysteries series by carmen amato goodreads. Emilia cruz fought her way up the police ladder in acapulco, a city ravaged by drug violence and corruption.
Made in acapulco is a collection of short stories featuring emilia cruz, the first and only female detective on the acapulco police force. Third emilia cruz police procedural released by mystery. Mar 24, 2018 made in acapulco is a collection of short stories featuring emilia cruz, the first and only female detective on the acapulco police force. Emilia cruz is the first female detective on the acapulco police force, co. I was pleased to make her acquaintance, and highly recommend her books and short stories. Made in acapulco by carmen amato emilia cruz fights to become acapulco s first female police detective in five short stories, inspired by mexicos headlines. Prnewswire carmen amato, author of the explosive emilia cruz mystery series, is pleased to announce a new book release. Carmen amato audio books, best sellers, author bio. It previously appeared in the huffington posts huffpost 50 featured. The beast captures emilias struggle to become the first female police detective in acapulco. In addition to romantic thriller the hidden light of mexico city, carmen amato is the author of the detective emilia cruz mystery series set in acapulco, including cliff diver, hat dance, diablo nights, and the collection of short stories made in acapulco.
It previously appeared in the huffington posts huffpost 50 featured fiction showcase. She tells of the struggles emilia faces and how the drug cartels are predominant and play a major roll in the mexican justice system. The beast captures emilia s struggle to become the first female police detective in acapulco. Each piece is individually made starting with a frame and a single piece of cord. Booklife resources and tools for book publishers and writers. Emilia cruz is the first and only female police detective in acapulco, mexicos murder capital. Amato is the author of the emilia cruz mystery novels set in acapulco, including cliff diver, hat dance and the collection of short stories made in acapulco. Carmen is an american mystery and thriller author, best known for the detective emilia cruz police procedural series set in acapulco, including cliff diver, hat dance, diablo nights, and the collection of short stories made in acapulco. All the best, carmen the emilia cruz series cliff diver. Nov 26, 2019 detective emilia cruz is the first female police detective in acapulco. Mystery series author carmen amato releases third emilia.
Her books all draw on her experiences living in mexico and central america. The emilia cruz stories by carmen amato thursdays top ebooks the ereader cafe todays selection of free mysterebooks for friday, september 2018 made in acapulco. Pacific reaper detective emilia cruz book 5 by carmen amato imagine if you were the first and only female police detective in acapulco. Originally from new york, her books draw on her experiences living in mexico and central america. Originally from new york, carmens experiences living in mexico and central america drive the authenticity and drama of her thriller and mystery novels. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Made in acapulco, 2012 collection of short stories. The latest from mystery and thriller author carmen amato, including the detective emilia cruz police series set in acapulco. Carmen amato, author of cliff diver, on librarything. Made in acapulco by carmen amato emilia cruz short stories. How acapulco became mexicos murder capital washington post. Emilia cruz is the first and only female police detective in acapulco, mexicos. The emilia cruz stories, which is available on amazon. The emilia cruz mystery series author carmen amato.