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Cold Havana GroundBy Arnaldo Correa (Author of Spy's Fate) Translation from Spanish by Marjorie Moore Fiction | Trade Cloth
A new mystery in hardcover from the godfather of Cuban Noir. Super sale! For a limited time, the original hardcover edition of Correa's highly acclaimed novel Spy's Fate is on sale for only $10 (including shipping). Click here for more information or to order the book. Click here to read an exclusive interview with Arnaldo Correa. Click here to read chapter 1 of Cold Havana Ground. "Tantalizing!" --Publishers Weekly "In Florida, it's almost impossible to cast a stone without hitting a mystery novelist. In Cuba, 90 miles away, the odds of hitting a Cuban-born mystery author are almost nil, unless you aim for Correa. He has plowed his country's rich and fertile soil to good advantage." --Library Journal "Correa's poker-faced humor and colorful storytelling--plus the chance to look at unfamiliar groups in an off-limits country--make this a worthwhile read." --Booklist "Correa is the undisputed master of Cuban Noir. Here, in Cold Havana Ground, he proves it again. You will not find another book like this anywhere. A must read." --William Heffernan, Edgar Award-winning author of Beulah Hill and Cityside "Authentic and highly original . . . Correa presents a clash between a Chinese secret society and another of African origin . . . An absolutely genuine story of today's Cuba, seasoned by exotic and sensual Cuban mulattas. Delightful reading." --Daniel Chavarría, author of Edgar Award winning Adios Muchachos "An incisive mind . . . Arnaldo Correa is a wonderful writer." --LAWRENCE BLOCK, author of Hit List A riveting mystery based on actual events on the island-nation of Cuba involving three Afro-Cuban religions: Santería, Palo Monte, and the Abakuá Secret Society. A recently buried corpse disappears from Havana's Chinese cemetery. The police are seeking possible motives and suspects. A santera who discovers that a malignant spirit has taken possession of her brother's head undertakes her own investigation, using divining methods and other arts of her religion . . . Both inquiries eventually coincide, revealing an extraordinary web of criminal and religious occurrences. Correa had access to Havana police records for his lengthy research and he conducted extensive studies into the three Afro-Cuban religions that permeate the novel. He has crafted a flawless mystery with an intense and authentic look into little-known aspects of Cuban society. Critical acclaim for Spy's Fate, Correa's first novel in English translation: "A captivating thriller based on the murky U.S.-Cuban spy wars. Correa deftly paints the history of Castro's Cuban intelligence service and the changing face of the Miami exile community . . . The insightful sociopolitical picture, the nasty maneuverings of both services, and the credible spy plot make this a fascinating read." -- Publishers Weekly "From Cuba with panache, a rare English-language thriller, written with flair, authority, and admirable detachment, about intelligence operations grown soft . . . Character-driven and consistently entertaining." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred) Arnaldo Correa was born in the Escambray Mountains, Cuba, in 1935. In 1966, he published his first book of short stories, which were praised by Fidel Castro. Correa is considered one of three founders of the Cuban crime-fiction genre. He studied mining engineering at the University of Alabama, and traveled extensively through the U.S. in the 1950s. He has worked on development projects in Cuba, Vietnam, Angola, and Mozambique. Spy's Fate (Akashic 2002) was his first novel in English translation. He currently lives in Havana. |
