An emilia cruz story is part of the mystery series by carmen amato featuring the first and only female police detective in acapulco. I first came across carmen amatos work, via the global connector. She keeps it under the bed in the room she shares with the other maid who works for the wealthy vega family in mexico city. Back in mexico city, a woman whose name means light of mary waits for him. The hidden light of mexico city author carmen amato. Her books all draw on her experiences living in mexico and central america. Its a story ripped from todays headlines as well as author carmen amato s own counterdrug expertise. Mexican drug cartels battle for control and politicians are bought with blood money. Originally from new york, carmen s experiences living in mexico and central america drive the authenticity and drama of her thriller and mystery novels. The hidden light of mexico city by carmen amato is a rivetingly dramatic tale of politics and. Carmen amato discover their books and more about them right here on. In addition to political thriller the hidden light of mexico city, carmen amato is. In addition to romantic thriller the hidden light of mexico city, carmen amato is the author of the detective emilia cruz mystery series set in acapulco, including cliff diver, hat dance, diablo nights, and the collection of short stories made in acapulco.
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Carmen is a recipient of both the national intelligence award and the career intelligence medal. In addition to political thriller the hidden light of mexico city, carmen amato is the. Carmen amato writes mystery and thrillers, including the detective emilia cruz police series set in acapulco. Booklife resources and tools for book publishers and writers. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In addition to political thriller the hidden light of mexico city, carmen amato is the author of the emilia cruz mystery novels set in acapulco, including cliff diver, hat dance and the collection of short stories made in acapulco. Carmen amato audio books, best sellers, author bio. There are so many plates spinning here that it would have been easy for a lesstalented author to drop a few, but carmen amato moves swiftly at all times, weaving deftly between the. Originally from new york, her books draw on her experiences living in mexico. Carmen amato draws inspiration from her 30year career in the central intelligence agency to craft mysteries and thrillers loaded with intrigue and action. It has been some time since i read this book and it still finds its way back inside my thoughts. Get the free detective emilia cruz starter library. Best novels about or set in mexico mexico is a wonderful setting for drama, starcrossed love, and more. A cinderella story, a political thriller, and a crime. Ultimately, after 8 years of editing, the hidden light of mexico city became a political thriller with a strong love interest in the style of ken folletts books triple and the key to rebecca. Go through your book and list the various features that could in and of themselves.
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Imore no, the hidden light of mexico city has never been optioned for television or a feature film, but thanks for thinking it would make a great series. Its a mustread for fans of don winslows cartel and border thrillers set in mexico, as is her standalone thriller the hidden light of mexico city. Prnewswire carmen amato, author of the explosive emilia cruz mystery series, is pleased to announce a new book release. I was still working on my first book, the political thriller the hidden light of mexico city. The hidden light of mexico city started out to be a book about the social structure of mexican society.
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Emilia cruz is a fighter who has figured out how to cope with a surly squadron and a distant lieutenant, until the day someone leaves a severed head in a bucket for hotel manager kurt rucker to find and her routine traffic case suddenly. Emilia investigates mexicos most horrifying true crime. The hidden light of mexico city rivetingly dramatic tale of politics and corruption. Carmen amato no, the hidden light of mexico city has never been optioned for television or a feature film, but thanks for thinking it would make a great series. The hidden light of mexico city kindle edition by amato.
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