Originally from new york, carmen was educated there as well as in virginia and paris, france, whil. Its almost breathtakingly selfassured, and this confidence, which is a matter of an absolutely candid, knowing voice, takes us almost immediately into. The hidden light of mexico city by carmen amato, paperback. Here, portolano shares a few of his favorites and a window into the cliff divers world. Amato is a recipient of both the national intelligence award and the career intelligence medal. Carmen amato s novel, cliff diver an emilia cruz novel opens the tangled weave of intrigue that is the life of acapulcos first female detective, emilia cruz. Carmen amatos novel, cliff diveran emilia cruz novel opens the tangled weave of intrigue that is the life of acapulcos first female detective. In addition to romantic thriller the hidden light of mexico city, carmen amato is the author of the detective emilia cruz mystery series set in acapulco, including cliff diver, hat dance. This, my first book, was released in march 1997 by basic books and was chosen as a new york times notable book for that year. This short story became the start of cliff diver, in which detective emilia cruz must investigate the. It looks like we dont have any biography for carmen amato yet.
The story became the basis for cliff diver, the first emilia cruz novel. Carmen amato, author of cliff diver, and hat dance. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Larry wouldnt care if he never saw his sister again, but a debt to local hard man. Sep 01, 2016 in addition to romantic thriller the hidden light of mexico city, carmen amato is the author of the detective emilia cruz mystery series set in acapulco, including cliff diver, hat dance, diablo nights, and the collection of short stories made in acapulco. Made in acapulco ebook by carmen amato 9780985325640. Cliff diver is a well written mystery with vivid characters, lots of action, intense suspense, and lots of plot twists. Following a 30 year career with the central intelligence agency, carmen amato created the detective emilia cruz mystery series, which pits the first female police detective in.
The naval research laboratory and the ascent of the space age. Amato is the author of the emilia cruz mystery novels set in acapulco, including cliff diver, hat. Cliff diver detective emilia cruz book 1 kindle edition by amato, carmen. 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. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Readers downloaded over 400 copies of two emilia cruz prequel short stories, the angler. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android.
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. Emilia is the first and only female detective on the acapulco police force, a situation that vibrates with tension and authenticity. When i read cliff diver, the first book in the series, i knew emilia was the kind of kickass female character. At the end of the 1950s, timex spokesman john cameron swazye used the extreme sport to torture test a watch. 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. It features emilia, a female detective in acapulco, mexicos allmale police department. Her work is based on thirty years experience with the cia and her relocation to mexico works.
Emilia cruz is the first and only female police detective in acapulco. Cliff diver is the first book in the new emilia cruz mystery series set in acapulco. Six of her uncles and cousins are divers, keeping up a. This modern detective story is set in acapulco, mexico. Cliff diver is the first emilia cruz novel in the new mystery series set in acapulco. Join facebook to connect with carmen amato and others you may know. Dive from towering platforms into the turbulent sea below but be careful not to strike the cliff. Carmen amato has 19 books on goodreads with 5420 ratings. Larry wouldnt care if he never saw his sister again, but a debt to local hard man, stan, has him scrambling for a ring he stole years ago.
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. Similar books to cliff diver detective emilia cruz book 1 get 90 days free of amazon music unlimited. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the biography submission guide. Originally from new york, carmen was educated there as. I was actually floored by carmen amatos books the entire emilia cruz trio as well as the hidden light of mexico. To say she has a rough go of it would be an enormous understatement. Todays author interview is with prolific fiction writer carmen amato, she. Cliff diver 17344470 i recently finished carmen amato s cliff diver. Carmen amato with her cia career in the rearview mirror, carmen amato is the author of the detective emilia cruz police procedural series set in acapulco and optioned for television by a us network.
The protagonist is junior detective emilia cruz who is the first female detective in acapulco. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading cliff diver detective emilia cruz book 1. Author carmen amato shares some great brainstorming tips in this guest post. Carmen amato is an american mystery and thriller author of italian descent, best known for the. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading cliff diver detective. Instrumental surf rock and roll toronto, on, ca the cliff divers. For lovers of international detective fiction by ian ra. All of your favorite books and authors can be found here. Cliff diver hat dance diablo nights king peso pacific reaper 43 missing made in acapulco suspense the hidden light of mexico city awakening macbeth.
A cinderella story, a political thriller, and a crime. At 45, franc is one of the few cliff divers in the world to enter the water headfirst. Im the author of romantic thrillers and the detective emilia cruz mystery. The detective emilia cruz series cliff diver hat dance diablo nights king peso pacific reaper 43 missing made in acapulco suspense the hidden light of mexico city awakening macbeth. Carmen amato is the author of romantic thrillers and the detective emilia cruz mystery series including cliff diver, hat dance, and diablo nights. Red bull cliff diving superstar rhiannan iffland has retained her fina world championships crown cliff diving. The detective emilia cruz series cliff diver hat dance diablo nights king peso pacific reaper 43 missing made in acapulco suspense the hidden light. Cliff diver detective emilia cruz book 1 kindle edition. Author interview with travel anthology editor and contributor. The writing is classic with descriptions that allowed me to put myself in the streets of mexico and the people living there. Avon books published the paperback in september 1998. 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.
Television commercials showed an acapulco cliff diver leaping from 87 feet 26. Cliffs books deland, florida comic bookstore facebook. 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. Carmen amato is a retired central intelligence agency intelligence officer using 30 years worth of counterdrug and espionage experience to craft intriguefilled crime fiction, including the. Cliff diver by carmen amato overdrive rakuten overdrive. My books live at the tangled intersection of risk, power, and corruption. Today id like to introduce you to fellow badass writer, carmen amato, and her infinitely badass female character, detective emilia cruz. Carmen amatos novel, cliff diveran emilia cruz novel. Carmen amato with her cia career in the rearview mirror, carmen amato is the author of the detective emilia cruz police procedural series set in acapulco and optioned for television by a us network studio. 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. Meet the first female police detective in acapulco in the free detective emilia cruz starter library. Cliff diver detective emilia cruz book 1 kindle edition by amato. By mexicoretold march 3, 2014 acupulco carmen amato cliff diver emilia cruz free download hat dance hidden light mexico city interview with carmen amato mystery writer the beast. Download by a carmen amato i really enjoyed reading the stories the characters and settings meshed well and flowed as the plot progressed the main character, emilia, is one tough lady the only detective in a place ruled by chauvinist men it painted a picture mexico that everyone has heard of but no one has dared to write about very insightful i can t wait to get my.
Carmen amato s novel, cliff diveran emilia cruz novel opens the tangled weave of intrigue that is the life of acapulcos first female detective, emilia cruz. Following a 30 year career with the central intelligence agency, carmen amato created the detective emilia cruz mystery series, which pits the first female police detective in acapulco against mexicos cartels, corruption, and culture of machismo. Read made in acapulco by carmen amato for free with a 30 day free trial. Download the book in pdf, epub, kindle for a complete version. Meet the first female police detective in acapulco in the free.
Her awardwinning detective emilia cruz police procedural series set in acapulco was optioned for a. 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. A detective emilia cruz novel by carmen amato every wednesday the latina book club features excerpts from exciting novels by latino authors. 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.
Brave the crashing waves, jagged rocks, and staggering heights and go cliff diving. When i read cliff diver, the first book in the series, i knew emilia. Her awardwinning detective emilia cruz police procedural series set in acapulco was optioned for a television series and includes cliff diver, hat dance, diablo nights, king peso, pacific reaper and 43 missing which was a finalist for the silver. Cliff diver detective emilia cruz book 1 by carmen amato. Ed james, author of the bestselling scott cullen series. What happens when a cliff diver hits the water at 85kph. Find a comfy chair, grab a mojito and lose yourself in this thrilling and hairraising novel about acapulcos first. Based on the 2007 true murder of author carmen amatos parish priest. Made in acapulco, 2012 collection of short stories. Brave iris dives to a double record world news the. Cliff diver hat dance diablo nights king peso pacific reaper 43 missing made in acapulco suspense the hidden light of. Publishing credits messy business books, writing, stuff.
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