Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra Writes
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Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra Writes
An Elena del Carral Mystery
by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra
Ballet can be murder.
A different kind of cozy...
Elena del Carral has been invited to dance in a Gala Performance by none other than Derek Michaels, founder of the world-renowned Terpsichore Ballet in New York City. She’s also been invited to audition for Black Rhapsody, the unfinished ballet from the late choreographic master, René Fauchier. Delighted, Elena accepts the invitation, knowing this performance will enhance her career, not only as a principal dancer, but also as an up-and-coming choreographer, as well.
But Elena holds a secret, too, one which revolves around Black Rhapsody itself. Unfortunately, no one warned Elena, when she arrived in New York, that such revelation would spark a chain of events that would involve attempted murder and finding an almost dead body in the rehearsal hall.
“The quality of writing and the depth of detail in terms of the dancing and ballet moves was extraordinary. It's clear the author has deep knowledge of the world of dance and ballet and this shone through in the quality of the writing throughout.”
International Review of Books
“Rhapsody in Black is an enticing cozy mystery that exposes the jealousy, rage, and sadness hovering beneath the elegance and perfection in the world of professional ballet. ”
Feathered Quill Book Reviews
“What a great read! If you like crime mysteries and are a ballet aficionado, this is a perfect book for you! Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra pirouettes her readers straight into the glittering yet dangerous underworld of professional ballet, a surprisingly uber-competitive and cut throat realm filled with brutality and deadly ambition. A mesmerizing and haunting thriller that sticks the landing with a breathtaking surprise ending.”
Amazon Reviewer
“The author's peek into the world of ballet with all its beauty, athleticism, friendship, darkness, and soul grabbed my attention on the first page and simply didn't let go. I could feel the dancers pain as they pushed their bodies to the limits just as I could feel their pure love of the dance. And the mystery element just added a touch of icing to a delicious cake.”
Amazon Reviewer
Suspense that never lets go.
María Elena Alonso-Sierra is an award-winning, Amazon best-selling author whose stories are shaped by place, secrets, and the quiet moments when everything changes. Her novels are born from a life lived across borders—an international upbringing, years spent traveling and living abroad, and a deep love for the cities, streets, and hidden corners where stories like to linger. She holds a Master's degree in English literature, but what truly shapes her work is curiosity—about people, about places, and about the secrets that live just beneath the surface. She imbues her work with intrigue, discovery, and unease, applying those across genres: romantic suspense, gritty detective, cozy mystery, and literary fiction. If you are drawn to smart intrigue, meaningful characters, and plots that keep your pulse racing, Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra’s stories will leave you breathless until the last page. Suspense that never lets go.
A Town of Hidden Glen Novella
A little Fate dust, some flower magic, and two people reunited after years apart: one who needs healing, and the other who offers it. A sweet romance.
A Detective Nick Larson Novel
A QUESTIONABLE SUICIDE… A DETECTIVE'S MOUNTING SUSPICION... AND A DESPERATE HUNT FOR A KILLER BEFORE MORE VICTIMS ARE FOUND.
Book Two - Coin/Hours Duology
FOR ARTIST GABRIELA MARTINEZ, PSYCHOPATHS DO HIT TWICE.
A manuscript, a sick obsession, and only a few hours to live.
And Other Short Stories
STORIES ABOUT LIFE, FAMILY, CUBAN EXILE, GHOSTS...AND A MURDER.
Book One - Coin/Hours Duology
WHO EVER THOUGHT FINDING A COIN COULD GET YOU KILLED?
A cunning killer trusted that his secret was safe, an innocent woman holds the key to his destruction, and an intelligence officer must keep her alive before the madman can strike the fatal blow.
