Death Of A Telenovela Star

Teresa Dovalpage

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English

Soho Press
09 June 2020

Fiction & Literature; Crime & Mystery

Former Havana detective Marlene Martinez, now happily running a bakery in Miami, has booked a week-long Caribbean cruise with her niece, Sarita, as the girl's quinceanera present. Sarita is beyond thrilled to discover that a Cuban telenovela star, Carloalberto, is also aboard for the trip.

Teresa Dovalpage's deliciously twisted novella, set on a Caribbean cruise, showcases the dark-sometimes deadly-side of celebrity.

Former Havana detective Marlene Martinez, now happily running a bakery in Miami, has booked a week-long cruise to Mexico and the Caribbean with her niece, Sarita, as the girl'squinceanerapresent. Sarita is beyond thrilled to discover that a Cuban telenovela star, Carloalberto, is also aboard for the trip.

But even while trying to keep her niece away from the unsettlingly handsome actor, Marlene gets the feeling Carloalberto is in some kind of trouble-he is constantly on edge, and shady characters seem to find their way to him. When murder occurs aboard theNorth Star, Marlene will rely on instincts she hoped never to use again.

By: Teresa Dovalpage
Imprint: Soho Press
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 3
Dimensions: Height: 190mm, Width: 127mm,
Weight: 368g
ISBN: 9781641291859
ISBN 10: 1641291850
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 09 June 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Teresa Dovalpage was born in Havana, Cuba. She earned her BA in English literature and an MA in Spanish literature at the University of Havana, and her PhD in Latin American literature at the University of New Mexico. She is the author of twelve other works of fiction and three plays, and is the winner of the Rinc n de la Victoria Award and a finalist for the Herralde Award. She lives in New Mexico.

Reviews for Death Of A Telenovela Star

Praise for Death of a Telenovela Star A compact, quick-paced novella with some fortune telling, a murder, and small revelations about Marlene along the way . . . A light-hearted, cleverly put together mystery, enjoyable and gently revelatory--treat yourself to a copy, and share it with a bestie so you can smile about it together. --Kingdom Books If you crave a few hours of mystery, intrigue, and romance aboard a crowded cruise liner, then I highly recommend that you make reservations to read Teresa Dovalpage's highly captivating novella . . . When Marlene hunts for Carloalberto's killer, I am reminded of several Agatha Christie mysteries, especially those involving Hercule Poirot . . . the perfect vacation read. --Gumshoe Review In this spare, bite-sized narrative, Marlene Martinez, an ex-cop in Havana, now owner of her own Bakeria Cubana in Miami, spoils her young niece Sarita with a quinceanera cruise from Miami to Cozumel . . . The novel is a marvel of thrilling economy, peppered with Spanish dichos, and the relationship between aunt and niece zings with verisimilitude. --Taos News Well-drawn, amusing characters lift this witty novella from Dovalpage starring former Havana, Cuba, police detective Marlene Martinez . . . just enough red herrings to keep readers on their toes. Fans of lighter mysteries will have fun. --Publishers Weekly Praise for Teresa Dovalpage Dovalpage wields her considerable authorial skill in this intricately plotted tale of jealousy, revenge, and the dark side of love. --Isabella Maldonado, award-winning author of the Veranda Cruz mysteries A fast-paced, richly layered tour de force. The twists, turns, and santeria rituals that abound in this complex noir will please crime readers and armchair travelers alike. Bravo, Teresa Dovalpage! Encore! --Lucha Corpi, author of the Gloria Damasco mysteries Amusing, observant . . . [A] devastating depiction of prejudice in 1980s Cuba. --The Miami Herald Dovalpage's first crime novel is a well-cooked stew of culture and cuisine . . . [A] stunningly unexpected conclusion. --The Taos News A rich and perceptive portrayal of daily life in Cuba. --Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel [A] dazzling culinary mystery . . . Those expecting a traditional food cozy will be happily surprised. --Publishers Weekly, Starred Review