{"product_id":"death-of-a-telenovela-star-a-novella-isbn-9781641291859","title":"Death of a Telenovela Star (A Novella)","description":"\u003cb\u003eTeresa Dovalpage’s deliciously twisted novella, set on a Caribbean cruise, showcases the dark—sometimes deadly—side of celebrity.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Former Havana detective Marlene Martínez, 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’s \u003ci\u003equinceañera\u003c\/i\u003e present. Sarita is beyond thrilled to discover that a Cuban telenovela star, Carloalberto, is also aboard for the trip.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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 the \u003ci\u003eNorth Star\u003c\/i\u003e, Marlene will rely on instincts she hoped never to use again.\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for Death of a Telenovela Star\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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.” \u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eKingdom Books\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eGumshoe Review \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In this spare, bite-sized narrative, Marlene Martínez, an ex-cop in Havana, now owner of her own Bakería Cubana in Miami, spoils her young niece Sarita with a quinceañera 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.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTaos News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Well-drawn, amusing characters lift this witty novella from Dovalpage starring former Havana, Cuba, police detective Marlene Martínez . . . just enough red herrings to keep readers on their toes. Fans of lighter mysteries will have fun.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for Teresa Dovalpage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Dovalpage  wields her considerable authorial skill in this intricately plotted  tale of jealousy, revenge, and the dark side of love.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Isabella Maldonado, award–winning author of the Veranda Cruz mysteries\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“\u003c\/i\u003eA fast-paced, richly layered tour de force. The twists, turns, and \u003ci\u003esantería\u003c\/i\u003e rituals  that abound in this complex noir will please crime readers and armchair  travelers alike. Bravo, Teresa Dovalpage! Encore!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Lucha Corpi, author of the Gloria Damasco mysteries\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Amusing, observant . . . [A] devastating depiction of prejudice in 1980s Cuba.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Miami Herald\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Dovalpage's first crime novel is a well-cooked stew of culture and cuisine . . . [A] stunningly unexpected conclusion.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Taos News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “A rich and perceptive portrayal of daily life in Cuba.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eFt. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"[A] dazzling culinary mystery . . . Those expecting a traditional food cozy will be happily surprised.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeresa Dovalpage\u003c\/b\u003e 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 Rincón de la Victoria Award and a finalist for the  Herralde Award. 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