Book Summary and Reviews of Last Seen in Havana by Teresa Dovalpage

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"[B]ighearted...Armchair travelers will savor Dovalpage's detailed depiction of Cuba, and the heartbreaking ending will stay with readers long after they turn the last page. Dovalpage delivers the goods." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"All can enjoy the fine writing, along with finally learning what happened to Mercedes' parents." —Booklist

"Interest in the past supersedes interest in the present until the ending inevitably wraps things up the only way possible." —Kirkus Reviews

"A page-turning, character-driven mystery that weaves back and forth between time and space, mother and daughter, truths and lies. Dovalpage grounds you in Cuba, both past and present, immersing readers in a heart-wrenching family drama that will keep you riveted until the end. I couldn't put it down!" —Mia P. Manansala, author of the Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity Award–winning Arsenic and Adobo

"With this powerful, heart-wrenching mystery that is steeped in the emotional and literal space between Miami and Cuba, Dovalpage crafts a generational story that will engage mystery lovers but also builds a character-driven family drama that explores the spaces between our living family and those we thought lost. An unforgettable ride." —Alex Segura, bestselling author of Secret Identity

"Dovalpage expertly weaves a tale of family secrets, idealism, motherhood, and patria. Last Seen in Havana was captivating to the very end—tropical gothic with the perfect blend of sun, secrets, and supernatural." —Raquel V. Reyes, author of the Caribbean Kitchen Mystery series

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Writer, translator and college professor, Teresa Dovalpage is a Cuban transplant firmly rooted in New Mexico. She is the author of three short story collections, four plays, and twelve novels—including the Havana Mystery series. She lives with her husband, one dog and too many barn cats.

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