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Book One - Coin/Hours Duology

The Coin

by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra

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.

About The Book

France, 1993.
A DANGEROUS FIND
When Gabriela Martinez finds a mysterious coin in the French Riviera, she is thrust into a struggle between governments, terrorists, and madmen, all seeking knowledge she doesn't know she has.

TIME IS RUNNING OUT
Richard Harrison, the intelligence officer assigned to protect her, has all he can do to keep her safe. But when the psychological games to terrorize Gabriela escalate beyond his control, Richard must find a solution, if not, it may be too late for them both.

Set in the exotic French Riviera, The Coin is a story of hatred, betrayal, love and duty—of terrible and painful choices that, nonetheless, bring about personal triumph.

“A suspenseful, sexy romantic thriller. A page turner. ”

Kirkus Indie Reviews

“Besides being a compulsive and exciting thriller, this is also a dramatic but gentle romance that is handled in a beautifully delicate style by the author. This makes this a thrilling but also, an intensely poignant reading adventure.”

Amazon Reviewer

“Sunshine herald thunderstorms, and they come thick and fast in this romantic thriller.”

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Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra Writes

Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra Writes

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.

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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.

The Fish Tank

And Other Short Stories

STORIES ABOUT LIFE, FAMILY, CUBAN EXILE, GHOSTS...AND A MURDER.

Maudite Monnaie

(Monnaie / Manuscrit Duologie t.1)