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Crime Fiction Files is for readers who crave more than just a plot.
You want the authentic tradecraft, global headlines, and gritty historical backstories that bring a mystery to life. Whether it’s sun-bleached murders in modern Acapulco or the smoke-filled social clubs of the 1920s, you are in the right place for an immersive escape.
I’m Carmen Amato, a 30-year veteran of the CIA where my focus was on technical intel collection and counterdrug operations. As you can imagine, I learned a few things about danger, deception and resilience.
Now a crime fiction author, those lessons play out on the page, especially in the Detective Emilia Cruz mystery series set in Acapulco. Starting with CLIFF DIVER, Emilia is the first female police detective in Acapulco, confronting cartels, corruption and social inequality amid the hunt for Mexico’s missing.
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PS: I’ve also written historical and political thrillers, essays about the craft of crime fiction, and live with a very large white dog named Bear.
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