In this first book of the Andalusian Mystery Series, ten beautiful girls of various nationalities plus many more young illegal migrants have recently disappeared off the sandy beaches and pretty streets of Málaga province. The police have no clues and authorities are reluctant to publicize, in fear of deterring the millions of annual tourists. Three lonesome souls are thrown together to crack the case. Grizzled veteran Detective Inspector Leon Prado of the Spanish National Police and his volunteer translators; Phillip Armitage - an ex-British soldier and American videographer - Amanda Salisbury. Then, Juliet Harding, a beautiful British blond with her own dark secrets vanishes from The San Isidro Festival in Nerja. She is a close friend of Phillip; now it's personal.

Darkness in Ronda - Crime Thriller set in Spain. Public opinion is swelling against bullfighting considering it barbaric and archaic in a more caring world. Diego Romero is the youthful star of Spain’s premier league of toreros—bullfighters and he’s desperately worried about his future prospects. Diego, backed by the might of two of bullfighting’s most enduring dynasties, proposes an updated version with no bloodletting or killing, but the Royal Taurino Society—the powerful bullfighting watchdog—insists on retaining its beloved death in the afternoon. Their conflict comes to a head at the Pedro Romero Festival in Ronda where Diego discovers that the Society is not the only one desperate to stop him. Darkness in Ronda is the second volume of the Andalusian Mystery Series starring DI Leon Prado and his translators

In the third book of the Andalusian Mystery Series, DI Leon Prado with translators, American videographer Amanda Salisbury, and ex-British soldier Phillip Armitage, continue their hunt for an elusive criminal mastermind and investigate an intriguing new case in the world of Flamenco.

Salome Mendosa was adopted as a baby and knows nothing of her roots. Her idyllic life as one of Spain's top Flamenco dancers is turned upside down when she is invited to a lawyer's office in the ancient town of Vélez-Málaga to receive information concerning her birth family. Desperate but nervous to learn of her heritage, she begs Amanda Salisbury, her former college roommate, to accompany her. Salome's ancestors were not as angelic as she'd wished for. A poisonous legend concerning her late grandfather leads them on a dangerous journey back to the horrors of the Spanish Civil War, pits them against the local gypsy community, and seriously strains their relationship.

Andalucía, Spain. An enchanting setting for a crime mystery series.

All roads lead to Granada, the priceless jewel of Andalucia. Nestling under the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada and dominating this historic city, is the Alhambra Palace, one of the wonders of the world. When Anne Pennington, the mistress of a US Senator was exiled from Washington DC, she chose this beautiful place as her new home. He was paying, so she didn’t stint. Her favorite pastime was collecting paintings, particularly those by Pablo Picasso. Her house was just below the palace and included its own art gallery for her to relish her treasures. After her lover passed, she married, and decided to show her collection of the famous painter’s muses to the world.
Unbeknown to her, one of these artworks was top of the bucket list of an evil criminal who had been leading DI Prado, with translators Amanda and Phillip, a merry dance all over Andalucía. The now elderly man was also the link to the criminals held behind bars from his cases in Málaga, Ronda, and Vélez-Málaga. They had desperately needed to find him and exact their revenge before he died.
In this fourth book of the Andalusian Mystery Series, Prado sets out to entrap him.
Anne’s paintings would be the bait.

Crime Mystery set in Spain.
On Palm Sunday, the body of an eminent priest is discovered in the magnificent Cathedral of Córdoba. An elderly man is found squatting on the stone floor gazing intently at the corpse. All he would say is three words in Spanish. “Sólo hablo árabe. I only speak Arabic. The local police are convinced the Arab murdered the priest, but the bishop is adamant he is not guilty.
In this fifth standalone book of the Andalusian Mystery Series, Detective Inspector Leon Prado with interpreters’ ex-British soldier Phillip Armitage, and American videographer Amanda Salisbury are ordered to take over the investigation. Their appointment stirs bitter resentment among the Córdoba force, city officials, and religious brotherhoods who conspire to obstruct their inquiries. Prado and team discover the unexplained death masks a darker and more sinister secret, a secret that must be uncovered before it’s too late.

After a life-changing car accident as a teenager, Pat Broderick had two choices: remain in the safe haven of her parents or reinvent herself and find a new path through life as a woman in a wheelchair. She chose the latter. Pat finished her college degree, earned her master's, and began working as a probation officer. Perturbed by what she observed in the courtroom, she decided to become a lawyer. She graduated from law school, passed the bar exam, and went to work. Her illustrious career, spanning roles from a volunteer social worker in Ecuador to a senior judge in the District of Columbia, embodies her unwavering commitment to public service and justice. Judge Broderick has influenced the legal landscape across various disciplines, all while fostering legal education at top law schools and advocating for diversity and women's advancement in the legal profession.Her story is a testimony to overcoming pain, fear, and prejudice but tempered by her resolve to carry on traveling and having fun in her own way. Just ask her ski instructor.