Death by Pink Concha
(2024)(The first book in the Chingona Murder Club series)
A novel by Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez
A diverse and determined group of women call upon their shared love of mystery novels to clear their friend's name after she's accused of murder in New Orleans.Meet the diverse members of The Chingona Murder Club, a book club that meets at the Sanoka Bookshop in New Orleans twice a month, every month, to bond over their shared love of murder mysteries written by BIPOC women. They are: Harper Dickens, a Mexican American bakery owner living under an assumed identity; Jaide Betancourt, a Puerto Rican and Cuban American aspiring writer running from secrets in the Bayou; African American Monique Turner and Honduran American Pilar Mejia, best friends and co-owners of the Sanoka Bookshop; Nicole Guzman, a socially awkward tech genius from Bolivia; and Mary Alvarez, a Dominican American artist with psychic abilities.
When a powerful xenophobic politician meets his untimely demise after indulging in a poisoned concha pastry from Harper's bakery, she finds herself thrust into the spotlight as the prime suspect. With the New Orleans police closing in and a detective with a personal vendetta against her, Harper's future hangs in the balance.
But Harper's bookish friends in The Chingona Murder Club refuse to let her go down without a fight. Drawing on their shared love of mystery novels, they embark on a daring mission to uncover the truth and clear Harper's name. As they dive deeper into the shadowy corners of the city, they unravel a web of secrets that threatens to consume them all.
Set against the rich backdrop of the eclectic city of New Orleans, "The Chingona Murder Club: Death by Pink Concha" is a touching, thrilling tale of friendship, loyalty, and the power of sisterhood. Join the fearless women of The Chingona Murder Club as they race against time to solve a deadly mystery and protect one of their own.
When a powerful xenophobic politician meets his untimely demise after indulging in a poisoned concha pastry from Harper's bakery, she finds herself thrust into the spotlight as the prime suspect. With the New Orleans police closing in and a detective with a personal vendetta against her, Harper's future hangs in the balance.
But Harper's bookish friends in The Chingona Murder Club refuse to let her go down without a fight. Drawing on their shared love of mystery novels, they embark on a daring mission to uncover the truth and clear Harper's name. As they dive deeper into the shadowy corners of the city, they unravel a web of secrets that threatens to consume them all.
Set against the rich backdrop of the eclectic city of New Orleans, "The Chingona Murder Club: Death by Pink Concha" is a touching, thrilling tale of friendship, loyalty, and the power of sisterhood. Join the fearless women of The Chingona Murder Club as they race against time to solve a deadly mystery and protect one of their own.
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