Carmen Amato
ASIN: B00GANWA9A
Publisher: Laurel & Croton
Pages: 99
Acapulco never had a female police detective before . . . And nobody wants one now.How did Emilia Cruz fight to become the first female police detective in Acapulco? This collection of prequel stories goes behind the scenes of the award-winning police series! "A thrilling series" -- National Public Radio MADE IN ACAPULCO is a collection of 5 stories that introduce Emilia Cruz, the first and only female detective on the Acapulco police force, and her first cases: The Beast captures Emilia’s struggle to become the first female police detective in Acapulco. It previously appeared in The Huffington Post’s 50 Featured Fiction showcase. The Disappeared sees Emilia search for a friend who goes missing. Those who have gone missing amid Mexico’s drug war violence is a continuing theme throughout the mystery series. The Artist was inspired by Mexican poet Javier Sicilia’s efforts to bring ...