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
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