compelling contemporary political thriller

THE HIDDEN LIGHT OF MEXICO CITY

Title: THE HIDDEN LIGHT OF MEXICO CITY

Publisher:  Laurel & Croton

Formats: ebook, paperback

ISBN 978-0-9853256-0-2 Laurel & Croton (Kindle)
ISBN 979-8-9931512-7-4 Laurel & Croton (print)
ISBN 978-1475200799 Laurel & Croton (print, Createspace 1st edition)

A stunning Mexican noir thriller that delivers characters who leap off the page and a chilling border scenario that could be tomorrow’s headlines.

Longlist, 2020 Millennium Book Award

”A rivetingly dramatic tale of politics and corruption, and a man and a woman from opposite ends of the social spectrum who fall in love.” – Literary Fiction Review

As presidential elections near, anti-corruption crusader Eduardo Cortez Castillo discovers evidence that a powerful Mexican official and a dangerous drug cartel are conspiring to buy the Mexican presidency. In search of evidence and a way to stop them, he’ll embark on a dangerous journey into the heart of narco smuggling.

At the same time, a woman whose name means Light of Mary faces a painful choice. Believe in his promises, despite her lower social class in status-conscious Mexico. Or escape poverty and make a new life alone in the United States.

But Eduardo’s enemies are looking for her, too.

This fast-moving political thriller takes you on a riveting ride through Mexico’s rigid class system and the country’s spiraling violence as drugs cross the US-Mexican border. Inspired by author Carmen Amato’s real experiences focusing on counterdrug issues as a US intelligence officer.