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C. V. Alba is the author of award winning action-packed mystery novels set in the urban environment of 1990s Washington D.C. These gripping crime thrillers are rooted in the years she spent in the business world of high-tech.
There she encountered dishonesty, cover-ups, half-truths and outright lies–even murder and crime as thrilling as any murder mystery. From those experiences she developed her strong female protagonist. Her stories provide fast-paced action and adventure mixed with romance and strong friendships.
C. V. Alba grew up in the United States and Europe. She loves detective and murder mysteries solved by assertive but vulnerable women. She also enjoys walking, music, and most of all, her family. She resides in Virginia with her husband.
C. V. Alba’s work has been published in the Blue Ridge Writers Journal and the Journal of the Virginia Writers Project.
Reviewed by Keith Mbuya for Readers' Favorite
When the State Department asked Mat Briscoe, a tech whiz, to investigate David Pedersen, a potential candidate for an ambassadorial position, she had no idea what she would uncover. While working on a request from a new client, Mat stumbles upon secrets that threaten to break up two seemingly unsuspecting families. But what piqued her interest was the connection of the two families to Pedersen. It turns out Pedersen had fallen out with his ex-wife over a scandalous affair, one which he had gone to great lengths to keep out of the public eye. And, as Mat learns, perhaps he may have gone a little too far. In local law enforcement’s records is an unsolved murder dating back three decades and directly linked to Pedersen and his ex-wife’s affair. What secrets does Mat discover about the two families and the unsolved murder? Find out in C. V. Alba’s E-llegal Connections: Mat Briscoe Series Book 3.
Lovers of mystery thrillers and crime will enjoy C. V. Alba’s E-llegal Connections, a gripping tale of dark secrets, betrayal, deceit, sacrifices, family drama, underworld networks, murder, and more. Alba unfolds a layered, intriguing plot on a multi-perspective timeline, giving the narrative a beautiful flow. The subtle tone of the story, alongside the spell-binding plot twists, hooked me. The evocative depictions colorfully brought the scenes to life, making me feel like I was watching a contemporary Hollywood crime and mystery thriller. The sharp, insightful, and enthralling conversations gave depth to the well-crafted cast’s conflicts and complex traits and allowed me to experience their emotions. All this made it easy to connect with them. Albeit this is the third installment in the series, this page-turner is a stand-alone read. I loved it.
