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 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."
--Taos News
"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."
--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 santería 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
