Books by carmen amato author of cliff diver goodreads. Carmen amato books in order mystery series, book lists. 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. 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. Carmen amato audio books, best sellers, author bio. Diablo nights amato brings her characters to life with her vivid writing style and sets them on the. Mystery series author carmen amato announces the release. Carmen amato has created a compelling, complex, wellrounded and durable character. I loved rooting for emilia cruz throughout diablo nights, my first entry into carmen amato s wellwritten mystery series. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. 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. Third book in the emilia cruz mystery series set in acapulco.
By accident, emilia finds a human finger sold as a. 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. Made in acapulco ebook by carmen amato rakuten kobo. Carmen amato books in order for her emilia cruz mystery series set in acapulco. Mystery and thriller author carmen amato draws on her 30year career in the. Find all of carmen amatos books on amazon cliff diver. 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. She also penned a short story collection titled made in acapulco, as well as the political thriller the hidden light of mexico city. Jul 25, 2017 by carmen amato, read by johanna parker. Diablo nights by carmen amato 5 stars this is book three in the detective amilia cruz series. A book by carmen amato, acapulcos first female police detective, emilia cruz, stumbles upon a religious relic from mexicos cristero war. A womans finger is sold as an alleged relic of a long dead saint.
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. 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. Diablo nights detective emilia cruz book 3 by carmen amato sold by.
Amato, a master of the policeprocedural, brings scenic but crimeridden acapulco to life. Felix contreras, host, altlatino, national public radio. The third book in the series, diablo nights is well worth the read. 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.
Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. 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. Diablo nights amatos unique setting, realistic characters, and intriguing plot set her apart. The emilia cruz stories the hidden light of mexico city the very breath of hell floats in the air. Jun 27, 2014 diablo nights by carmen amato view book on bookshelves at online book club bookshelves is an awesome, free web app that lets you easily save and share lists of books and see what books are trending. Diablo nights emilia cruz is the first and only female police detective in acapulco. Jul 16, 2014 diablo nights takes acapulco detective emilia cruz inside mexicos drug war rome, ny accesswire july 16, 2014 carmen amato, author of the explosive emilia cruz mystery series, is.
Carmen amato draws inspiration from her 30year career in the central intelligence agency to craft mysteries and thrillers loaded with intrigue and action. Originally from new york, carmen was educated there as well as in virginia and paris, france, whil. Read diablo nights by carmen amato online playster. Every day, emilia faces drug violence, official corruption, and mexicos culture of machismo. Amatos unique setting, realistic characters, and intriguing plot set her apart. 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. She can do her job as well if not better than her male colleagues. By accident, emilia finds a human finger sold as a religious relic. The book was published by insight editions on december. Pacific reaper detective emilia cruz book 5 by carmen amato.
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Made in acapulco by carmen amato overdrive rakuten. 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. Emilia cruz is the first female detective on the acapulco police force, co. King peso danger and betrayal never more than a few pages away. The book was about mexicos cristero war of the 1920s, when the government tried to squeeze out the catholic church. Emilia is definitely a character that is close to my heart. But some cops are more interested in deals than deaths. I cant wait to spend more time with detective cruz. Emilia cruz series in order carmen amato fictiondb. Shes a kickass heroine who proves herself daily as a detective on acapulcos sexist police force. Pacific reaper detective emilia cruz book 5 by carmen amato imagine if you were the first and only female police detective in acapulco. In pacific reaper, emilia confronts the cult of santa muerte, the saint of death embraced by drug cartels.
Amilia is the only female detective on acapilcos police force. The cup of crime is filled by tyrants hand from return in haste, o lord. Detective emilia cruz stumbles upon a religious relic from mexicos cristero war at the same time as she and partner, senior detective franco. Carmen amato has created a character that deserves to be recognized as an equal alongside well known favorites created by hammett, larson and padura. Carmen amato standalone 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. Mar 8, 2020 detective emilia cruz is the first female police detective in acapulco.
Carmen amatos strong development of character and story line are evident in each of these short tales. The victims pockets are lined with ora ciega, a rare heroin strain from colombia that promises more drug war violence for acapulcos already. Mystery series author carmen amato announces the release of. Someone is killing gang members and leaving altars to santa muerte next to the victims. Diablo nights detective emilia cruz book 3 kindle edition by carmen amato author 4. 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. Carmen amato is the author of romantic thrillers and the detective emilia cruz mystery series including cliff diver, hat dance, and diablo nights.
Amato s unique setting, realistic characters, and intriguing plot set her apart. 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. Diablo nights by carmen amato view book on bookshelves at online book club bookshelves is an awesome, free web app that lets you easily save and share lists of books and see what books are trending. Diablo nights detective emilia cruz book 3 by carmen amato. This time an ancient relic if found, which she has doubts of its authenticity. 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. Diablo nights detective emilia cruz book 3 kindle edition by amato, carmen.
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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 detective emilia cruz book 3 kindle edition. 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. 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. At the same time she and senior detective franco silvio find a murder victim aboard a cruise ship. Every detective emilia cruz novel uses unique aspects of mexican culture to create crimes and situations that would not be possible anywhere else. Carmen is a recipient of both the national intelligence award and the career intelligence medal. The protagonist is the first and only female detective on the acapulco police force.