Carolina Garcia-Aguilera is a unique figure in the mystery-writing world. In addition to being an award-winning author, Garcia-Aguilera has taken on the roles of private investigator, historical researcher, wife and mother, and invested each with her own indomitable spirit and infectious enthusiasm. She is the Cuban-born author of the popular Lupe Solano Series (three murders per book or your money back), featuring Lupe Solano, a wealthy, sultry and quick-witted Cuban-American private investigator who lives and works in Miami. Now, Garcia-Aguilera returns with Bloody Twist (Miramar Publishing, $12.95), her highly-anticipated new book in the series, the first since Bitter Sugar was published in 2001. Bloody Twist draws readers into a fast-paced race against time with Lupe, as she finds herself conducting two investigations: figuring out who murdered three men; and discovering the "real" Madeline Marie Meadows. Along the way, Lupe has to contend with Ms. Meadow’s killer Chihuahuas, Napoleon and Josephine, as well as the Loredo twins, Ms. Meadows’ pimps and marketing geniuses who thought up the hook of labeling her as "Miami’s highest paid call girl who is a virgin." Lupe enlists the help of her friend, Sweet Suzanne, the well-known Miami madam, and Nestor, the crack investigator, to achieve that goal. Bloody Twist's cast of colorful characters, exotic action and masterful story-telling is quintessential Garcia-Aguilera. It is an irresistible page-turner, teeming with unforgettable characters. Her loyal readers may have waited many years for this book, but surely they will agree that it was well worth the wait. 8pm