Mendoza, Elmer
The Acid Test
- ISBN 13:
- 9781782064923
- author:
- Mendoza, Elmer
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- MacLehose Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 13 x 2 centimetres (0.21
- Genre:
- Travel, Country Guides, Central America,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Acid Test by Élmer Mendoza is a gripping police procedural set against the backdrop of Mexico's tumultuous drug war. When the body of Mayra Cabral de Melo, a well-known stripper, is found in a dusty field, Detective Edgar "Lefty" Mendieta is driven to uncover the truth behind her murder. As Lefty delves deeper into the case, he becomes increasingly entangled in a web of jealousy and power struggles. With a cast of complex characters, including Samantha Valdés, the godfather's daughter, the investigation takes a dark and unexpected turn. As the body count rises, Lefty must navigate a treacherous landscape to bring justice to Mayra's killer. With its atmospheric setting and intricate plot, The Acid Test is a compelling read for fans of police procedurals and crime fiction.