Category Five

Vieques is half empty after hurricane Maria, and developers are buying up the land at a fraction of its worth, leading to a series of murders. Lupe, Javier, and Marisol are back to investigate.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 10 August 2021
Publisher: St Martin's Press

After the hurricane, some see destruction, while others smell blood. The tiny island of Vieques, located just off the northeastern coast of the main island of Puerto Rico, is struggling to recover after hurricane Maria, but the already battered island is now half empty. To make matters worse, as on the main island, developers have come in to buy up the land at a fraction of its worth, taking advantage of the island's vulnerability. Lupe, Javier, and Marisol are back to investigate a series of murders that follow in the wake of the hurricane and in the shadow of a new supernatural threat.

Vieques, a small island situated off the northeastern coast of Puerto Rico, is grappling with the aftermath of hurricane Maria, while facing an additional challenge of being half empty. The situation worsens as developers, taking advantage of the island's weakened state, swoop in to purchase land at a fraction of its actual value. This further exacerbates the island's struggles as it seeks to rebuild and recover.

In the midst of this adversity, Lupe, Javier, and Marisol, three investigators, return to Vieques to unravel a series of murders that have occurred in the aftermath of the hurricane and in the shadow of a new supernatural threat. The murders have left the community in fear and confusion, and the investigators must navigate through a web of lies, secrets, and supernatural occurrences to uncover the truth.

As they delve deeper into the investigation, the investigators encounter various challenges and obstacles. They face resistance from local authorities who are hesitant to cooperate due to political pressure and personal interests. They also encounter supernatural forces that seem to be at work, manipulating events and playing with human lives.

Despite the odds, Lupe, Javier, and Marisol refuse to give up. They are determined to uncover the truth and bring the perpetrators to justice. They use their skills, knowledge, and intuition to piece together the clues and unravel the mystery.

As they progress, they discover that the murders are linked to a powerful supernatural entity that has been awakened by the hurricane's destruction. The entity is seeking revenge and chaos, and it will stop at nothing to achieve its goals.

The investigators must confront the entity head-on and engage in a battle of wits and courage. They must use all their resources and skills to outsmart the supernatural force and bring it to justice.

In the end, Lupe, Javier, and Marisol succeed in defeating the supernatural entity and bringing peace to Vieques. The community is grateful for their efforts and dedication, and the investigators are hailed as heroes.

The story of Vieques and the investigators' journey serves as a reminder of the resilience and strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It also highlights the importance of standing up against injustice and protecting the vulnerable.

Weight: 210g
Dimension: 136 x 210 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781250296146