Carmen Amato: 10 books

A ruthless druglord is ready to buy Mexico's presidency. One man stands in his way . . .  "Enthralling political drama  . . . and a man and woman from opposite ends of the social spectrum who fall in love."** -- Literary Fiction Review** Grab your copy of today's...

Russian collusion comes to Acapulco . . . The murder rate just skyrocketed. Driven to the edge by her own secrets, can the first female police detective in Acapulco give Russia a dose of Mexican justice? National Public Radio -- "A thrilling series" CrimeMasters...

The Insider’s Guide to the Best of Mexico is a unique collection of insider stories that you won’t find anywhere else. It’s your passport to a country full of color, culture, and contrasts. Forty-two writers, artists, educators, travelers, business owners and others share their experiences...

Imagine if you were the first and only female police detective in Acapulco. The city has it all: beaches, luxe resorts, fabulous shopping. Drug cartel murders.  ***Bodies are piling up in the morgue. *** But some cops are more interested in deals than deaths.  By accident,...

Imagine if you were the first and only female police detective in Acapulco. Cartels and corruption are everywhere. Life gets cheaper every day.  ***You discover murder victims sacrificed to Santa Muerte, Mexico’s forbidden saint of death. *** ***Other bodies swing from billboards. *** Will...

**Imagine if you were the first and only female police detective in Acapulco.  The squadroom reeks of machismo. It's just a matter of time before they squeeze you out.** Detective Emilia Cruz fought her way up the police ladder in Acapulco, where Mexican drug cartels battle for control...

**Imagine if you were the first and only female police detective in Acapulco. Mexican drug cartels battle for control. Politicians are bought with blood money. ** ***You fought your way up the police ladder to the detectives squadroom.   But you're still fighting. Because they're still trying...

**Imagine if you were the first and only female police detective in Acapulco. Drug money is everywhere. Corruption is as common as the salt breeze off the ocean. **   Three cops have been murdered. You worked with them all.    Your partner's wife is killed in a home invasion. Was he the real target?   Are...

***43 MISSING is based on the true events of September 2014, when 43 male students from the Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers' College went missing in Iguala, Guerrero and have yet to be found. *** Given the choice between resigning from the squadroom in Acapulco or taking a new assignment, Detective...

**Imagine if you were the first and only female police detective in Acapulco. From the beaches of Punta Diamante to the cliffs of La Quebrada, the city is awash in cartel violence and deadly corruption. Everyone has their price. ** ***Your new lieutenant is a drunk. Your partner once vowed...