Justice has a body count. And Alex Deltoro may be next.
Mortal Revenge
When Alex Deltoro returns to Veracruz to care for his ailing mother, he expects a short visit—not a descent into betrayal, murder, and corruption on every level. First, the sudden death of his mother. Then his brother collapses under mysterious medical treatment. And every prescription, every decision leads back to a powerful hospital administrator—from Alex’s own family.
When Alex demands answers, he becomes the next target. A violent hit-and-run leaves him broken but alive…and more determined than ever to expose the truth.
Hunted through rigged courts, bribed officials, and a medical system built to protect its own, Alex discovers a conspiracy rooted in family, vengeance, and systemic corruption. With allies disappearing and evidence vanishing, he has one choice left: fight back before they finish what they started.
In a city where power decides who lives and dies, Alex Deltoro has nothing left to lose—and everything to expose.
Based on a true story.
About Ana
Ana leads creative writing workshops on Zoom. She founded North Bay Poetics, a monthly poetry event. Ana is an Alpha Reader, coaches writers, assists in developing projects and copyedits through her editing service, JAM Manuscript Consulting. When Ana isn’t helping other writers, she reviews favorite author’s books, showcases student work, posts on writing craft and the business of writing at Building a Better Story. She’s currently at work on her next chapbook and book one of the Dafne Olabarrieta Mexico Mystery series. Her memoir of living in Mexico, Saints and Skeletons earned a Gold Book Award from LiteraryTitan.
