Russian Mojito
A Detective Emilia Cruz Novel

Driven to the edge by her own secrets, can the first female police detective in Acapulco give Russia a dose of Mexican justice?Survivor of a deadly cartel ambush, Detective Emilia Cruz returns to Acapulco to recover from the trauma. Before she can catch her breath, her penniless stepfather is kidnapped. The stakes couldn't be higher as Emilia finds herself thrust back into the dangerous world of drug cartel violence.At the same time, a Russian guest is murdered in the luxury hotel managed by her boyfriend, Kurt Rucker.As the body count rises and the kidnappers tighten their grip on Emilia's family, she discovers a chilling connection between Russian murder victims and thieves stealing gas from Mexico's energy pipelines.Soon she's on a midnight stakeout waiting for the gas thieves and praying they’ll lead to a cold-blooded killer.Narrated by the brilliant Leanne Maksin, Russian Mojito is perfect for lovers of international detective and crime fiction by Ian Rankin, Jo Nesbo, Ann Cleeves and Peter May,as well as Don Winslow’s Mexican cartel and border thrillers.2-time winner,Outstanding Series Award -- CrimeMasters of America