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Title details for Barbacoa, Bomba, and Betrayal by Raquel V. Reyes - Available

Barbacoa, Bomba, and Betrayal

#3 in series

by Raquel V. Reyes
Frankie Corzo
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A 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. 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. She's welcomed to the blue ballast-stone streets of Old San Juan by crime-scene tape, and things only get worse from there. An anonymous personal gift on Miriam's doorstep on New Year's Eve screams stalker, and the 400-year-old guesthouse creaks and moans like there is something trapped in its walls. Luckily, her BFF, Alma, and their mutual friend, Jorge, are in town to keep her distracted between filming cultural segments for the network. But private chef tables and spa days come to an abrupt halt when Jorge's telenovela heartthrob novio goes missing. And there is something worrisome about Alma's too-perfect boyfriend—specifically his duffle bag full of cash. Will demon masks, African drumbeats, and dark alleys lead to Miriam's demise? Or will the mysterious events come together like the delicious layers of a pastelón?

  • Creators

  • Series

    Caribbean Kitchen Mystery

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    November 7, 2023

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781666649765
      • File size: 259718 KB
      • Duration: 09:01:04

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      June 1, 2024

      Frankie Corzo returns to narrate the third installment in Reyes's "Caribbean Kitchen" mystery series (after Calypso, Corpses, and Cooking) following food anthropologist Miriam Qui�ones-Smith. As in the first two titles, Corzo fully realizes the characters of Miriam and her BFF Alma, two savvy women who find themselves island-hopping in the Caribbean. This time, they become entangled in an FBI investigation. Corzo moves seamlessly between English and Spanish during conversations between the two friends and others. As a result of her thoughtful voicings, background characters are easily identifiable. Corzo's rapid-fire delivery works in tandem with her taut pacing, which is especially effective during action scenes centered around Puerto Rico's Three Kings Festival. Her delivery is nimble, slowing down and warming when Miriam speaks with her son on the phone, only to tense up when Miriam angrily hears details about embedded colonialism in Puerto Rico. Alma's disappointment when she learns that her new boyfriend is not what he claims to be is almost heartbreaking. Recipes for dishes mentioned in the story are included. VERDICT A fun and vibrant mystery, perfect for enjoying at the beach or on vacation.--Stephanie Bange

      Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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Languages

  • English

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