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Emilia is definitely a character that is close to my heart. 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. A womans finger is sold as an alleged relic of a long dead saint. Diablo nights by carmen amato 5 stars this is book three in the detective amilia cruz series. Mystery series author carmen amato announces the release of.
Enter to win one of three signed paperback copies of diablo nights, the riveting third. Mystery series author carmen amato announces the release. 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. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. 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. Diablo nights amatos unique setting, realistic characters, and intriguing plot set her apart. The cover was black, with a cross made of two bloody slashes.
The book was published by insight editions on december. A religious relic leads acapulco detective emilia cruz into a maze of revenge killings and drug smuggling in diablo nights, the third novel in the series that takes you inside mexicos drug wars with a fearless style and an unforgettable woman. Felix contreras, host, altlatino, national public radio. By accident, emilia finds a human finger sold as a. Book of cain is the first product based on diablo iii by blizzard entertainment. 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. Pacific reaper detective emilia cruz book 5 by carmen amato imagine if you were the first and only female police detective in acapulco. Carmen amato is an american mystery and thriller author of italian descent, best known for the.
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. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. 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. Books by carmen amato author of cliff diver goodreads. In diablo nights, a religious relic purported to be from padre pro and a cruise ship murder victim propel emilia into a maze of cartel smuggling and revenge killings. Every day, emilia faces drug violence, official corruption, and mexicos culture of machismo. Ora ciega, a rare heroin strain from colombia, is found on the cruise ship body, promising more drug war violence for acapulcos already bloody streets. Carmen writes stylish suspense and mystery, including the detective emilia cruz police procedural series set in acapulco and optioned for television by a us network studio.
I loved rooting for emilia cruz throughout diablo nights, my first entry into carmen amatos wellwritten mystery series. Pacific reaper is a great read and a great reason to pick up the other books in amatos emilia cruz series. Carmen amatos strong development of character and story line are evident in each of these short tales. The third book in the series, diablo nights is well worth the read. A book by carmen amato, emilia cruz is the first and only female police detective in acapulco, mexicos murder capital.
Jul 25, 2017 by carmen amato, read by johanna parker. Diablo nights emilia cruz is the first and only female police detective in acapulco. Third book in the emilia cruz mystery series set in acapulco. 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.
Amilia is the only female detective on acapilcos police force. Carmen amato has created a compelling, complex, wellrounded and durable character. Mar 8, 2020 detective emilia cruz is the first female police detective in acapulco. She can do her job as well if not better than her male colleagues. The book was about mexicos cristero war of the 1920s, when the government tried to squeeze out the catholic church. Diablo nights detective emilia cruz book 3 carmen amato. Diablo nights detective emilia cruz book 3 by carmen amato. Imagine if you were the first and only female police detective in acapulco.
Diablo nights is book 3 in the detective emilia cruz mysteries series by carmen amato. Made in acapulco ebook by carmen amato rakuten kobo. Her work is based on thirty years experience with the cia and her relocation to mexico works. 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. Carmen amato audio books, best sellers, author bio. I loved rooting for emilia cruz throughout diablo nights, my first entry into carmen amato s wellwritten mystery series.