Barbacoa, Bomba, and Betrayal, Raquel V. Reyes
Barbacoa, Bomba, and Betrayal, Raquel V. Reyes
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Barbacoa, Bomba, and Betrayal

Author: Raquel V. Reyes

Narrator: Frankie Corzo

Unabridged: 9 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/07/2023


Synopsis

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?

About Raquel V. Reyes

Raquel V. Reyes was raised in oppositional cultures. Her early childhood was not unlike an I Love Lucy rerun with a heavy-accented, handsome Cuban father and a red-headed Southern mother whose smile brightened the room. A short story fan all her life, she has had stories published in several anthologies, including Mystery Most Theatrical, In the Midnight Hour, and Trouble No More. She lives in Miami, where she watches the waters for mermaids and leviathan.

About Frankie Corzo

Frankie Corzo is an experienced narrator and actress who spent her childhood performing in theater productions, commercials, films, and voiceovers. Born to Cuban immigrant parents, she narrates and acts in both Spanish and English. Her work has been added to numerous best of lists, including Audible's for 2017 and 2018. Born and raised in New Jersey, she currently splits her time between New York and Los Angeles.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Barbara

3.5 stars This review was first posted on Mystery and Suspense. Check it out for features, interviews, and reviews. [URL not allowed] This is the third book in the 'Caribbean Kitchen' cozy mystery series, featuring Miriam Quiñones-Smith, a Cuban-American food anthropologist and......more

I received an ARC of “Barbacoa, Bomba, and Betrayal. A Caribbean Kitchen Mystery” from NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books in exchange for an honest review. I recently read author Raquel V. Reyes’ first book, “Mango, Mambo, and Murder,” in her Caribbean Kitchen Mystery series. I acknowledge that I haven......more

Goodreads review by Melanie

Summary: This one is hard to summarize because so many things happen but I'll give it my best try. Miriam Quiñonez-Smith has two trips during this book, she was sent on vacation to see her parents to the D.R. with her son by her lovely husband but needs to go to San Juan, P.R. to film her popular sh......more

TITLE: Barbacoa, Bomba, and Betrayal AUTHOR: Raquel V Reyes PUB DATE: 11.07.2023 Now Available 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 Miri......more