Praise for Last Seen in Havana
“A page-turning, character-driven mystery that weaves back and forth between time and space, mother and daughter, truths and lies. Dovalpage grounds you in Cuba, both past and present, immersing readers in a heart-wrenching family drama that will keep you riveted until the end. I couldn’t put it down!”
—Mia P. Manansala, author of the Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity Award–winning Arsenic and Adobo
“With this powerful, heart-wrenching mystery that is steeped in the emotional and literal space between Miami and Cuba, Dovalpage crafts a generational story that will engage mystery lovers but also builds a character-driven family drama that explores the spaces between our living family and those we thought lost. An unforgettable ride.”
—Alex Segura, bestselling author of Secret Identity
“Dovalpage expertly weaves a tale of family secrets, idealism, motherhood, and patria. Last Seen in Havana was captivating to the very end—tropical gothic with the perfect blend of sun, secrets, and supernatural.”
—Raquel V. Reyes, author of the Caribbean Kitchen Mystery series
“Armchair travelers will savor Dovalpage’s detailed depiction of Cuba, and the heartbreaking ending will stay with readers long after they turn the last page. Dovalpage delivers the goods.”
—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
“All can enjoy the fine writing, along with finally learning what happened to Mercedes’ parents.”
—Booklist
Praise for the Havana Mysteries
“A fast-paced, richly layered tour de force . . . Bravo, Teresa Dovalpage! Encore!”
—Lucha Corpi, author of the Gloria Damasco mysteries
“A refreshing and elusive Cuban crime novel.”
—The Toronto Star
“A lesser-known Cuba, with the kind of details that make it a home rather than a holiday.”
—Chicago Review of Books
“Armchair travelers will appreciate the views of Havana through the eyes of Mercedes and her grandmother . . . Dovalpage remains a writer to watch.”
—Publishers Weekly
