Grab a margarita, think hot nights on the beach, and come on down to Acapulco.
A clever Mexican detective tale that will leave readers eager for the series’ next installment.–Kirkus Reviews
In CLIFF DIVER, when Emilia Cruz, Acapulco’s first and only female police detective, dives into the investigation of a dirty cop’s death, she might just hit the rocks instead of the water.
Emilia has just been put in charge of the murder investigation into the death of her shady lieutenant. With a blood-spattered crime scene, no witnesses, and the shadow of counterfeit ransom money, it’s a high profile case that she’s not ready to handle.
As Emilia pieces together the lieutenant’s last hours, she becomes a pawn in an ugly game of official corruption and grasping self-interest. Hotel manager Kurt Rucker might be able to help, but the heat between them quickly becomes a complicating factor. Emilia will follow her instincts but can she survive if they lead to the truth?
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Take a trip to Mexico City you’ll never forget
With real characters, passion for the place and brutal truth pulled from today’s headlines, THE HIDDEN LIGHT OF MEXICO CITY illuminates the fight for Mexico’s future.
Attorney Eddo Cortez Castillo’s unexpected relationship with housemaid Luz de Maria Alba Mora becomes a dangerous vulnerability when he investigates links between the Minister for Public Security and Mexico’s most elusive drug cartel leader. But what Eddo doesn’t know is that Luz is trapped at the bottom of Mexico’s social ladder, where broken dreams and family poverty have brought her to the breaking point.
See why amazon reviewers say: “It’s a great mix of love, suspense, action, wealth, poverty all based on reality.”
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Hey Carmen. I just stopped by to say hi! Looks like you’re an aficionado of Mexico…excellent. I’ve only been once, to Cozumel…to be perfectly honest, I’m afraid to go back again…so much crime with the drug wars…the one time I went I saw *armoured soldiers* patrolling the beach because the governor was in town – something I’ve never seen before as only the President (and, now that I live in Canada, the Prime Minister) might warrant – but it was lovely when I was there. The folks on Cozumel take care of the tourists.
You sound like you’ve got probably more inside intel on what Mexico’s really like than I do!
Mexico is such a beautiful country with so much to offer. But the demand for drugs and the country’s history of social inequality have combined to create a really sad–and sometimes frightening situation. I’m hoping that more attention what is going on eventually help bring about change. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to share your thoughts!
Hi Carmen, It’s nice to meet you. My name is Randall Peterson I’m a beginning writer and host a daily “show” on Twitter @ItsOnlyMeAndYou called MICRO FICTION with Author Promotions, Outragious Lies, Floating Cows … Short Stories and lots of other “Junk” … Weekdays at 4am & 4pm MST USA. I also pen a new short story every week on my Blog http://randallrpeterson.blogspot.com … hope we will become Great friends – R
Hello Randall and thanks for leaving your info! Your ideas sound fun and I wish you every success.
Hi Carmen, Stopped by to say “HI” and check out your site. I enjoyed it very much. I love Mexico, and sadly you are right about the drugs and their history being a deterrent for those of us who would like to visit more of this beautiful country.
Judy, thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. As long as we all keep talking, maybe some solutions can be found. Then we can all raise a margarita and toast the food, beaches, architecture, and spirit of Mexico!
Hi Carmen,
Stopping by to say hello. Your books look very intriguing!
We are co-authors, Karen & PJ, writing under the name Wodke Hawkinson.
Carmen asked me to introduce myself. My name is Monte R. Anderson and I have published 7 e-books: Archimedes of Syracuse (novel), The Clone Murders (novel), Angels and Gargoyles (novelette), Monte’s Shorts (short stories), Leadership for New Managers (non-fiction), Leadership for New Managers: Book Two (non-fiction), and Facility Management Series: Types of Maintenance Programs (non-fiction). View my web site at http://www.monteranderson-author.com.
Monte, thanks so much for stopping by. How do you manage to be so prolific and move between fiction and non-fiction so easily?
Sharing the writing sounds awesome. Twice the creativity! Thanks for stopping by and I’ll have to check out your site as well.
Hi Carmen! I love this site! I just wanted to drop by, say hi and check it out! I love everything I have read so far!! Thanks for connecting with me via twitter! Regards, @khmazz
So glad you stopped by and poked around. Have a wonderful weekend.
Hi Carmen! Thanks for inviting me to your site. I am very impressed with it and appreciate the opportunity to introduce myself here. I am an author of two novels, The Great Empty, which is an Australian outback adventure and also being offered as free download today on Amazon http://t.co/rqmdQC2hLe. I have written another novel, Ford At Valverde, which is a historical civil war era adventure. I am presently working on a psychological thriller. I truly enjoy connecting with other authors and readers. I hope that you will read my work. Additionally, I would also like to invite you to join me on facebook under Author Anita Melillo. Thanks again Carmen!
Anita–I found you on Facebook and will look up your books. I love the descriptions and am amazed at your breadth–from Australia to the Civil War and now to a psychological thriller. You go, girl!
Hello Carmen! It is a pleasure to meet you and thank you for inviting me to visit your website. You have a wonderful site here, beautifully put together! I am thoroughly intrigued by your books and they are going on the top of my reading list. It seems this revolution in publishing has inspired so many of us to write about culture and conflict, beauty and hope, in exciting new ways. I wish you the best of luck and look forward to hearing the latest about your writing on twitter!
Jason, your blog is full of imagination and you have a knack for selecting beautiful photography! So glad we have connected. I’m definitely inspired by your ideas.