Tears of Clowns

Told through multiple perspectives, and spanning from the 1990s, post 9/11, to the present day, Tears of Clowns explores the generational impact of cultural violence, trauma, and survival.A Race Against TimeAdrian Martinez never wanted to return to Arizona, but after calling off her wedding in Texas, she's forced back into the life she tried to escape. Her father, Emilio, is being released from prison after twenty-five years for murder, and he wants revenge. Her family is in danger, and the only person who can help is her childhood nemesis, Sergio Garcia.A Haunting PastNow a gang enforcement detective, Sergio is working a high-stakes, multi-agency case against the Valley's deadly syndicates, including La Mesa. When he's assigned to build a case against Emilio, Sergio must confront his violent past and the woman tied to it.A Voice No Longer SilentMaria Martinez once believed in fairytale love, until she built a life with a monster. To the outside world, she was a devoted wife and mother. Behind closed doors, she lived a nightmare. Then Emilio killed a man, and Maria held the proof that sent him away to prison for twenty-five years. Never truly free, Maria knows Emilio will return. This time, she's ready to fight for her family's freedom…no matter the cost.A Time of ReckoningEmilio "e;Shadow"e; Martinez built his world on power, control, and survival. Twenty-five years in la pinta didn't break him. It made him stronger. Now a capitán of La Mesa, Arizona's deadliest Mexican American syndicate controlling the prisons and streets, he's ready to walk free and unleash his revenge.In the heart of Phoenix, loyalty is everything, and betrayal comes at a violent cost.