Praise for the Havana Quartet:
"Overlaid with a rich smoky patina, an atmosphere that reeks of slums
and riches, cigar smoke and exotic perfumes. Havana Black is a strong
tasting book, a rich feast of wit and feeling."--The Independent
"Drenched with that beguiling otherness so appealing to fans of
mysteries of other cultures, it will also appeal to those who appreciate
the sultry lyricism of James Lee Burke."--Booklist
"A great plot, perfectly executed with huge atmosphere. You can almost
smell the cigar smoke, rum and cheap women."--Daily Mirror
"Havana Red, another winner from Bitter Lemon Press."--The New York
Times
Lieutenant Mario Conde is suffering from a terrible New Year's Eve
hangover. Though it's the middle of a weekend, he is asked to urgently
investigate the mysterious disappearance of Rafael Morin, a high-level
business manager in the Cuban nomenklatura. Conde remembered Morin from
their student days: good-looking, brilliant, a "reliable comrade'' who
always got what he wanted, including Tamara, the girl Conde was after.
But Rafael Morin's exemplary rise from a poor barrio and picture-perfect
life hides more than one suspicious episode worthy of investigation.
While pursuing the case in a decaying but adored Havana, Conde confronts
his lost love for Tamara and the dreams and illusions of his generation.
