Detective Emilia Cruz
She’s the first female police detective in Acapulco.
If the cartels don’t get her, another cop will.
“A thrilling series” – National Public Radio
2019 & 2020 Poison Cup award, Outstanding Series – CrimeMasters of America
2019 Silver Falchion Award, Best Short Story
In plots torn from the headlines and my own experiences, Emilia faces drug cartels, official corruption and Mexico’s culture of machismo. Hotel manager Kurt Rucker adds another dimension of danger to her life; her heart is at stake with him.
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Detective Emilia Cruz series
Emilia investigates the death of a dirty cop in Detective Emilia Cruz Book 1.
Emilia hunts for a violent arsonist and a missing girl in Detective Emilia Cruz Book 2.
A rookie cop puts Emilia's life in danger in Detective Emilia Cruz Book 3.
Emilia gambles it all to save her partner in Detective Emilia Cruz Book 4.
Emiia goes undercover as a worshipper of Santa Muerte, Mexico's forbidden saint in Book #5.
Emilia confronts a mass disappearance that is Mexico's most notorious true crime in Book #6.
Can Emilia deliver a dose of Mexican justice to a Russian killer in Book #7?
Emilia plays both a taxi driver and a movie star in the undercover role of a lifetime in Book #8.
Detective Emilia Cruz Short Reads
This prequel collection of short stories captures Emilia's first years as a detective.
Emilia and her partner go undercover in this very unexpected Christmas murder mystery novella.
Emilia finds a list of dirty cops as the police union tries to destroy her career.
Detective Emilia Cruz Extras
This bilingual edition of a prequel short story won the 2019 Silver Falchion award for Best Short Story/Collection.
Books 1-6 BOX SET: The first 6 Emilia Cruz novels, plus exclusive bonus content. Kindle format only.
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About cover artist Matt Chase
You’ve seen his work in national and international publications like The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.
#EmiliaCruz posts from the blog
Behind-the-scenes, including the research and imagery that propel the Detective Emilia Cruz books.
