Short Bio

Raquel V. Reyes writes stories with Latina main characters. Her Cuban-American heritage, Miami, and Spanglish feature prominently in her work.

Fun Bio

Raquel V. Reyes is a ride or die for The 305. She writes mysteries that sparkle with Spanglish and pack a cultural punch. She lives in Miami, where she watches the waters of Biscayne Bay for leviathans, sharks, and manatees.

Long Bio

Raquel V. Reyes writes Latina protagonists. Her Cuban-American heritage, Miami, and Spanglish feature prominently in her work. She is the first Latina to be traditionally published in the cozy mystery genre. Mango, Mambo, and Murder, Caribbean Kitchen Mystery #1, won a LEFTY for Best Humorous Mystery. It is being adapted for the screen as “Miami Spice.” Her novels have been nominated for Agatha and Anthony Awards. Calypso, Corpses, and Cooking won an International Latino Book Award Gold Medal. Her short stories appear in various anthologies, including The Best American Mystery and Suspense 2022. Raquel is proud to be the first Latina president of Sisters in Crime.

Find her across social media platforms as @LatinaSleuths and on her website LatinaSleuths.com

• For events, in-person & virtual, contact Raquel at LatinaSleuths (at gmail dot com)

• For blurb inquiries, please reach out to Saritza Hernández at Saritza@AndreaBrownLit.com

• For media inquiries about the Caribbean Kitchen Mystery series, contact Crooked Lane Books Marketing & Publicity Coordinator, Dulce Botello Dulce.Botello@CrookedLaneBooks.com

Raquel V. Reyes signing books at the Crooked Lane Books event during Bouchercon 2025.

Raquel V. Reyes celebrating the release of her debut, Mango, Mambo, and Murder.