Crime Fiction Reader Hub
Consider this your all-access pass to the research, history, and inspiration behind the books.
From the sun-bleached crime scenes of modern-day Mexico to the smoke-filled men's clubs of the 1920s, discover the insider secrets that will immerse you in the worlds behind the books.
Explore character profiles, master local crime slang, and be shocked by real-life events.
Whether you are following the relentless investigations of Detective Emilia Cruz or navigating the dangerous loyalty of the Galliano Club, these are the details and backstories that bring a book to life.
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The Acapulco Archive
Detective Emilia Cruz Series
Go behind Acapulco's tourist zone to the gritty streets of the series. The Acapulco Archive is a deep-dive into the "Pearl of the Pacific," featuring character dossiers, a glossary of Mexican crime slang, food from the books, hardcore research and landmarks that define Emilia Cruz's police investigations.
The Prohibition Files
The Galliano Club Series
Step into 1926 in upstate New York. This hub captures the grit and glamour of the Prohibition era, from the bootlegging routes into Canada and off the tip of Long Island, to the secret language of the speakeasies. Discover the setting, family history and historical research that brought the Galliano Club to life.