Raquel’s short stories appear in various anthologies, including The Best American Mystery and Suspense 2022. Her work has won a LEFTY award and an International Latino Book Award, been nominated for an Agatha Award, and optioned for film. Will demon masks, African drum beats, and dark alleys lead to Miriam’s demise? Or will the mysterious events come together like the delicious layers of a pastelón? And there is something worrisome about Alma’s too-perfect boyfriend–specifically, his duffle bag full of cash. Reyess second delightful Caribbean Kitchen mystery, perfectly delicious for fans of Mia P. But private chef tables and spa days come to an abrupt halt when Jorge’s telenovela heartthrob novio goes missing. Luckily, her BFF, Alma, and their mutual friend Jorge are in town to keep her distracted between filming cultural segments for the network.

She’s welcomed to the blue ballast stone streets of Old San Juan by crime scene tape, and things only get worse from there.Īn anonymous personal gift on Miriam’s doorstep New Year’s Eve screams stalker, and the 400-year-old guesthouse creaks and moans like there is something trapped in its walls. But before Miriam can begin to uncover the person damaging the vacation rentals her parents manage, she’s called away to Puerto Rico to film a Three Kings Day special. Manansala, Miriam Quiñones, cooking show sensation and amateur sleuth, has sand between her toes and a murderer nipping at her heels.Ī surprise trip to Miriam’s parents in Punta Cana, which should be filled with arroz con pollo and breezy days under the tamarind tree, quickly becomes a hunt for a possible property saboteur.

In the third installment of the Caribbean Kitchen mysteries, for fans of Mia P. I am thrilled to host the cover reveal for the next book in the “Caribbean Kitchen” mystery series, coming November 2023 and now up for preorder.

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