Carmen amato is an american mystery and thriller author of italian descent, best known for the. The protagonist is the first and only female detective on the acapulco police force. The story of padre pro became the hook for diablo nights, the third emilia cruz mystery. The victims pockets are lined with ora ciega, a rare heroin strain from colombia that promises more drug war violence for acapulcos already bloody streets. Jun 01, 2014 i loved rooting for emilia cruz throughout diablo nights, my first entry into carmen amatos wellwritten mystery series. She also penned a short story collection titled made in acapulco, as well as the political thriller the hidden light of mexico city. Books by carmen amato detective emilia cruz series cliff diver. Amato brings her characters to life with her vivid writing style and sets them on the streets of a mexico steeped in catholicism and corruption. Diablo nights is the third book in the emilia cruz mystery series by carmen amato emilia is a female detective the first and only female detective on the force fighting murder, evil and corruption that goes up to the highestranking officials in the city. The victims pockets are lined with ora ciega, a rare heroin strain from colombia that promises more drug war violence for acapulcos already. Yet it is one of the most violent places on earth, as drug cartels battle over lucrative drug routes into the us. For pure entertainment and a gripping story likely resulting in nailbiting, read carmen amatos addictive prose. Its the best detective story i have read in a long time.
Pacific reaper is a fast paced crime and thriller novel. A book by carmen amato, acapulcos first female police detective, emilia cruz, stumbles upon a religious relic from mexicos cristero war. Diablo nights amatos unique setting, realistic characters, and intriguing plot set her apart. Originally from new york, carmen was educated there as well as in virginia and paris, france, while her experiences in mexico and central america inspire many of her books. Amato, a master of the policeprocedural, brings scenic but crimeridden acapulco to life. 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.
The author has also written a standalone thriller novel called the hidden lights of mexico city here are the carmen amato books. The cup of crime is filled by tyrants hand from return in haste, o lord. The titles of her books intrigued me and the way she wrote about them intrigued me even more. Carmen amato has created a character that deserves to be recognized as an equal alongside well known favorites created by hammett, larson and padura. Amatos committment to realism ensures that readers are left with the knowledge that there are some battles that canot be won and there are some enemies too powerful to defeat. By accident, emilia finds a human finger sold as a. Carmen amato audio books, best sellers, author bio. But some cops are more interested in deals than deaths. Carmen amato books in order for her emilia cruz mystery series set in acapulco.
Diablo nights emilia cruz is the first and only female police detective in acapulco. Carmen amato has a way with words and storytelling. A book by carmen amato, emilia cruz is the first and only female police detective in acapulco, mexicos murder capital. Carmen amato has created a compelling, complex, wellrounded and durable character. The 5 stories in made in acapulco chronicle her first cases and form a prequel to the series, which has been optioned for television and won the 2019 award for outstanding series from crimemasters of america. The city evokes pristine beaches, luxe resorts, and fabulous shopping. Mystery and thriller author carmen amato draws on her 30year career in 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. Carmen amato is the author of romantic thrillers and the detective emilia cruz mystery series including cliff diver, hat dance, and diablo nights. Originally from new york, carmen was educated there as well as in virginia and paris, france, whil. By accident, emilia finds a human finger sold as a religious relic.
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. Detective emilia cruz stumbles upon a religious relic from mexicos cristero war at the same time as she and partner, senior detective franco. Every day, emilia faces drug violence, official corruption, and mexicos culture of machismo. Diablo nights amato s unique setting, realistic characters, and intriguing plot set her apart. Diablo nights is book 3 in the detective emilia cruz mysteries series by carmen amato. Cliff diver hat dance diablo nights king peso pacific reaper 43 missing made in acapulco.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading diablo nights detective emilia cruz book 3. It tells the story of uldyssian as he is drawn into the battle between the temple of the triune, run by the primus under lucion. Aug 01, 2014 diablo nights is the third book in the emilia cruz mystery series by carmen amato emilia is a female detective the first and only female detective on the force fighting murder, evil and corruption that goes up to the highestranking officials in the city. Jim nesbitt, author of the ed earl burch detective series. Diablo nights detective emilia cruz book 3 kindle edition.
Diablo nights detective emilia cruz book 3 carmen amato. Her work is based on thirty years experience with the cia and her relocation to mexico works. I cant wait to spend more time with detective cruz. Books in the series include cliff diver, hat dance, diablo nights, king peso, pacific reaper, 43 missing, and russian mojito. Emilia cruz series in order carmen amato fictiondb. Felix contreras, host, altlatino, national public radio. Made in acapulco ebook by carmen amato rakuten kobo. I found mexican martyrs in a bookstore near the vatican. Find all of carmen amatos books on amazon cliff diver. Emilia is the first and only female police detective in acapulco. Carmen amato personal site carmen amato is an american author of thriller and mystery books, with her bestknown work being the police procedural series following detective emilia cruz, including hat dance and diablo nights. King peso danger and betrayal never more than a few pages away. Oct 04, 2014 books include cliff diver, hat dance, diablo nights, king peso, pacific reaper, 43 missing, and russian mojito, plus a prequel collection of short stories made in acapulco.
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. The sin war is a trilogy of novel series set in blizzard entertainments diablo universe, written by richard a. For lovers of international detective fiction by ian ra. Cliff diver hat dance diablo nights king peso pacific reaper 43 missing. I think she out does many of the best crime authors out there. At the same time she and senior detective franco silvio find a murder victim aboard a cruise ship. Hat dance detective emilia cruz book 2 kindle edition. Emilia cruz is the first and only female police detective in acapulco, mexicos murder capital. I was actually floored by carmen amatos books not just diablo nights, but the entire emilia cruz trio but the hidden light of mexico city as well. The books in the series are rock solid suspense mysteries which have not received much attention from audible listeners, but the ebook versions are selling well.
Carmen amato 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. I loved it and couldnt put it downa real page turner. Her standalone thrillers, awakening macbeth and the hidden light of mexico city, vibrate with the same risk, power, and corruption as the detective emilia cruz series. Pacific reaper detective emilia cruz book 5 by carmen amato. She paints a frightening although not unexpected picture of corruption and organized crime, focusing on a few honest cops this is actually the theme of all four books and their efforts to clean. Every detective emilia cruz novel uses unique aspects of mexican culture to create crimes and situations that would not be possible anywhere else. Imagine if you were the first and only female police detective in acapulco. My books live at the tangled intersection of risk, power, and corruption. I was actually floored by carmen amato s books not just diablo nights, but the entire emilia cruz trio but the hidden light of mexico city as well. Books include cliff diver, hat dance, diablo nights, king peso, pacific reaper, 43 missing, and russian mojito, plus a prequel collection of short stories made in acapulco. The complete series list for emilia cruz carmen amato.
Pacific reaper is a great read and a great reason to pick up the other books in amatos emilia cruz series. I tried to get her books, but it was a bit tricky from oaxaca. Emilia is definitely a character that is close to my heart. The emilia cruz stories the hidden light of mexico city the very breath of hell floats in the air. Browse audiobooks written by carmen amato sorted by best. The latest from mystery and thriller author carmen amato, including the detective emilia cruz police series set in acapulco. 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. A cinderella story, a political thriller, and a crime. Carmen amato 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.
Carmen amato writes mystery and thrillers, including the detective emilia cruz police series set in acapulco. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Kindle books kindle unlimited prime reading bestsellers kindle daily deal kindle monthly deals. The cover was black, with a cross made of two bloody slashes. Rome native retired from cia, now writes detective stories. Acapulcos first female police detective, emilia cruz, stumbles upon a religious relic from mexicos cristero war. Mobiles best sellers pantry amazon pay computers new releases books customer service sell gift ideas baby amazonbasics. It triggers memories of a painful episode she cant share. 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 series and any. Someone is killing gang members and leaving altars to santa muerte next to the victims. Diablo nights detective emilia cruz book 3 by carmen amato.
Im the author of romantic thrillers and the detective emilia cruz mystery series set. The dialogue is sharp and witty, and the intricately plotted storyline is rife with twists and turns. In pacific reaper, emilia confronts the cult of santa muerte, the saint of death embraced by drug cartels. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
Diablo nights detective emilia cruz book 3 by carmen. Also, her books are fascinating, maybe because amato spent 30 years working with the cia. 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. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. I first came across carmen amatos work, via the global connector that is twitter. Books by carmen amato author of cliff diver goodreads. Diablo nights detective emilia cruz book 3 kindle edition by amato, carmen. Diablo nights by carmen amato overdrive rakuten overdrive. Read diablo nights by carmen amato online playster. By accident, detective emilia cruz finds a human finger sold as a religious relic. I loved rooting for emilia cruz throughout diablo nights, my first entry into carmen amatos wellwritten mystery series.
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