It is 1973, and Paris still simmers from the 1968 civil unrest. But Monica, a naïve American college student, disregards the dangerous events taking place, and risks her heart––and her safety–– as she unwittingly becomes embroiled with a terrorist intent on using her as a pawn in a scheme of political destruction. Find out more at http://www.ceciliavelastegui.com/ Parisian Promises by Cecilia Velastegui. Thriller
When shy Olinguito, the newest mammal in the Ecuadorian cloud forest, realizes that Tomás, an ancient Galapagos tortoise known for his tall tales, is becoming forgetful, Olinguito decides he must speak up and help Tomás. Children
Cuando el tímido Olinguito, el mamífero recién descubierto del bosque de las nubes de Ecuador, se da cuenta de que Tomás, una viejísima tortuga de Galápagos conocida por sus cuentos fantásticos, está comenzando a ponerse olvidadizo, decide hablar en su nombre. Children’s
En un acaudalado vecindario en Los Ángeles, varios ancianos adinerados experimentan vívidos recuerdos de sus ancestros después de que su masoterapeuta utiliza un aceite amazónico muy especial. Las vidas de los protagonistas son lanzadas al caos cuando la homeópata Dra. Ruiz, mentirosa patológica, busca capitalizar el deseo de los ancianos por revivir sus experiencias pasadas exprimiéndoles su dinero. Para más información sobre el libro: http://bit.ly/wbHT85 y sobre la autora: http://bit.ly/wfBZC7 y en: www.CeciliaVelastegui.com Ficción histórica
Personal interview with Cecilia Velástegui, author of Gathering the Indigo Maidens. The author reveals the meaning of “indigo maidens,” and what prompted her to write about human trafficking for sexual exploitation. The author urges book clubs to read this psychological thriller dealing with art theft and human trafficking. Learn about the book and its author, http://gatheringtheindigomaidens.com/ General fiction, historical fiction, Thriller, Suspense
California art collector and wealthy widow Paloma Zubiondo’s life shatters when she is extorted by human traffickers and art thieves. Their demand for a coveted Spanish Colonial painting in exchange for releasing a young Ecuadorian woman has connected Paloma to the indigo maidens past and present. Learn about the book and its author, http://bit.ly/pdyPd7 General fiction, historical fiction, Thriller, Suspense
