Carmen amatostandalone novel carmen amato is the author of the emilia cruz mystery series set in acapulco with the latest book 43 missing, a book which is based on the true story of 43 students who went missing and have never been found. Mystery and thriller author carmen amato draws on her 30year career in the central intelligence agency to craft intriguefilled crime fiction. Carmen is a recipient of both the national intelligence award and the career intelligence medal. Carmen amatos cliff diver detective emilia cruz book 1 by kindle nation on december 5, 2018 in thriller of the day. Its just a matter of time before they squeeze you out. Carmen amato is the author of romantic thrillers and the detective emilia cruz mystery series including cliff diver, hat dance, and diablo nights.
The emilia cruz stories the hidden light of mexico city the very breath of hell floats in the air. Cliff diver follows young detective emilia, who has a tough job to do, being the only female detective in acapulco. Feeling like one of acapulcos famous cliff divers hoping not to crash on the. Carmen amato has 19 books on goodreads with 5590 ratings. Pacific reaper is a fast paced crime and thriller novel. Writerdirector acquires rights to groundbreaking emilia. Carmen amato author carmen amato is the author of romantic thrillers and the detective emilia cruz mystery series including cliff diver, hat dance, and diablo nights. Imagine if you were the first and only female police detective in acapulco. Books by mystery author carmen amato include the emilia cruz female police. Go beyond the books with a few extras from mystery and thriller author carmen amato. The cup of crime is filled by tyrants hand from return in haste, o lord.
He was as corrupt as only a mexican cop can be and she soon uncovers his sordid sexual past as well as his role in a kidnapping. Cliff diver by carmen amato is the first book in the emilia cruz mystery series. In cliff diver, author carmen amato pulls readers into the world of mexican corruption and propels them along unpredictable twists and turns at heartpounding speed. Originally from new york, carmen was educated there as well as in virginia and paris, france, whil. By the time i neared the end of the book, i rationed out chapters just to. I think she out does many of the best crime authors out there. Carmen amato is an american mystery and thriller author of italian descent, best known for the. 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.
Cliff diver is one of those books that has you rooting for the good guy from chapter 1, or in this case, the good girl. Emilia cruz, acapulcos firstever female detective, investigates a police lieutenants murder and tracks down counterfeit bills in the second installment of amatos made in acapulco, 2012 mystery series. Her writing is strong and lean, and she paints a realistic picture of good and evil through vivid descriptions of setting, intriguing characters, and convincing dialogue. Starting with cliff diver, her detective emilia cruz police series pits. I loved it and couldnt put it downa real page turner. This modern detective story is set in acapulco, mexico. A cinderella story, a political thriller, and a crime. Imagine if you were the first and only female police detective in acapulco, investigating crime in a city both breathtaking and deadly. For pure entertainment and a gripping story likely resulting in nailbiting, read carmen amatos addictive prose.
Emilia is unexpectedly assigned to investigate the murder of her own lieutenant. Located in portland, oregon, and accommodating outdoor readers for over 50 years, frank amato continues to. Emilia cruz is a junior detective, the only female detective in acapulcos police force. The line between allies and enemies blurs and the devils price for the dance might just be emilias own life. Carmen is the author of the emilia cruz mystery series set in acapulco including cliff diver, hat dance, diablo nights, as well as several romantic suspense novels and the monthly mystery ahead webzine. The detective emilia cruz series cliff diver hat dance diablo nights king peso pacific reaper 43 missing made in acapulco suspense the hidden light of mexico city awakening macbeth. Emilia cruz is the first and only female police detective in acapulco. Also, her books are fascinating, maybe because amato spent 30 years working with the cia.
Cruz, a junior detective in the mexican tourist town, spends her days responding to dispatch calls and navigating the corrupt, sexist world of the mexican. Her work is based on thirty years experience with the cia and her relocation to mexico works. The protagonist is junior detective emilia cruz who is the first female detective. Cliff diver detective emilia cruz book 1 by carmen.
Her detective emilia cruz police series includes cliff diver, hat dance, diablo nights, king peso, pacific reaper, 43 missing, and russian mojito, plus the prequel collection of short stories made in acapulco. Emilia is the first and only female detective on the acapulco police force, a situation that vibrates with tension and authenticity. Carmen amato s novel, cliff diveran emilia cruz novel opens the tangled weave of intrigue that is the life of acapulcos first female detective, emilia cruz. A book by carmen amato, the debut of the detective emilia cruz series set in acapulco pits the first female police detective in town against cartels and corruption. Kindle books kindle unlimited prime reading bestsellers kindle daily deal kindle monthly deals free kindle reading apps buy a kindle content and devices kindle support 16.
Emilia cruz is the first and only female police detective in acapulco, mexicos murder capital. Browse audiobooks written by carmen amato sorted by best. Carmen amato is the author of the detective emilia cruz mystery series and several suspense novels. Acapulcos only female police detective dives into an ocean of. Cliff diver by carmen amato overdrive rakuten overdrive. Made in acapulco, 2012 collection of short stories. Emilia, the first and only female detective on the acapulco police force, has no choice but to take on a case that reeks of corruption. Cliff diver detective emilia cruz book 1 kindle edition by amato, carmen. King peso danger and betrayal never more than a few pages away. Cliff diver hat dance diablo nights king peso pacific reaper 43 missing made in acapulco. Diablo nights detective emilia cruz book 3 carmen amato. Her novel cliff diver, set in beautiful and dangerous acapulco, is a page turner i couldnt put down. The latest from mystery and thriller author carmen amato, including the detective emilia cruz police series set in acapulco. Cliff diver detective emilia cruz book 1 by carmen amato.
Hes got enough money to wrap it around him like a shield sums this book up beautifully, where money begets power, and some will do anything to get their hands on it, or keep it. Books by carmen amato detective emilia cruz series cliff diver. Carmen amato is a retired central intelligence agency intelligence officer using 30 years worth of counterdrug and espionage experience to craft intriguefilled crime fiction, including the detective emilia cruz police series set in acapulco. Carmen amato writes mystery and thrillers, including the detective emilia cruz police series. Cliff diver is the first book in the new emilia cruz mystery series set in acapulco. While writing the first novel, cliff diver, amato found herself inspired by envisioning her dream cast of latino actors breathing life into her creations. Emilia cruz series in order carmen amato fictiondb. In addition to 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. Cliff diver by carmen amato buy cliff diver at amazon us and uk.
When i went in june for holidays, i took both books with me and read them while away. 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. Her books all draw on her experiences living in mexico and central america. Made in acapulco ebook by carmen amato rakuten kobo. Every day, emilia faces drug violence, official corruption, and mexicos culture of machismo.
Emilia cruz is the first female detective on the acapulco police force, confronting mexicos drug cartels and legendary government corruption. Mexican drug cartels battle for control, and politicians are bought. Carmen amato is the author of the emilia cruz mystery series set in acapulco with the latest book 43 missing, a book which is based on the true story of 43 students who went missing and have never been found. Cliff diver detective emilia cruz book 1 kindle edition by amato. Carmen amato audio books, best sellers, author bio. Her popular mystery series starting with cliff diver features emilia cruz. Amatos unique setting, realistic characters, and intriguing plot set her apart. Carmen amato is an american mystery and thriller author of italian descent, best known for the detective emilia cruz police procedural series set in acapulco, as well as the standalone political thriller, the hidden light of mexico city. Cliff diver by carmen amato is the first book in the emilia cruz mystery series, set in acapulco, mexico. Cliff diver is the first emilia cruz novel in the new mystery series set in acapulco.
The writing is classic with descriptions that allowed me to put myself in the streets of mexico and the people living there. She knows that the shadow of counterfeit ransom money stalks the bloodspattered crime scene. Now, let me introduce you to my new favethe exciting author carmen amato. Carmen amato books in order for her emilia cruz mystery series set in acapulco and. Find all of carmen amatos books on amazon cliff diver. The author has also written a standalone thriller novel called the hidden lights of mexico city here are the carmen amato books in proper reading order for her emilia cruz.
Carmen amatos novel, cliff diveran emilia cruz novel opens the tangled weave of intrigue that is the life of acapulcos first female detective, emilia cruz. The protagonist is junior detective emilia cruz who is the first female detective in acapulco. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Mar 8, 2020 detective emilia cruz is the first female police detective in acapulco. Detective emilia cruz fought her way up the police ladder in acapulco, where mexican drug cartels battle for control and politicians are bought with blood money. When emilia cruz, acapulcos first and only female police detective, dives into the investigation of a dirty cops death, she might just hit the rocks instead of the water. For lovers of international detective fiction by ian ra.
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