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Genre: Crime Fiction/Women's Fiction
Page Count: 267

Book Description: "Crimes and Impunity in New Orleans" is author Sherrie Miranda’s prequel to her page-turner, debut thriller, "Secrets and Lies in El Salvador". Shelly Dalton Smith is a naïve, twenty-three-year-old from Upstate New York who moves to New Orleans to prepare for a photo project in war-torn El Salvador. Shelly arrives in New Orleans, broken and traumatized and therefore unable to trust her own instincts. New Orleans represents the fresh start Shelly needs, but she soon finds that almost everyone in New Orleans harbors a secret.

She’s unprepared for life in “The Big Easy,” and her world is turned upside down as she navigates “the city that care forgot.” With fast-paced chapters and beautifully detailed conversations and descriptions, we see New Orleans through Shelly’s innocent eyes as she realizes the sheltered life she had lived was a lie. She experiences sexism and witnesses racism, police brutality, FBI visits, death threats, and two people’s captivity by her former boss.

Through her misadventures and exciting plot twists, Shelly focuses on fighting injustice, ultimately finding her authentic voice as an empowered adult. When she finally leaves New Orleans, she is forever changed. The novel is a wild ride through the underbelly of 1980s New Orleans and is filled with quirky characters, sinister abusers, and thrilling secrets and revelations.

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Fascinating to discover a novel relating to El Salvador--an important subject in my own writing.
I would be happy to read it and write a review.
mkayschmitt@gmail.com

Hi Kathleen,
Thank you for your interest in my books.
"Crimes & Impunity in New Orleans" deals with Shelly going to New Orleans in the hopes of getting funding to go to El Salvador.
"Secrets & Lies in El Salvador" should be read after the prequel.
You can email me at sherriemiranda1@aol.com.
Let me know that you'd like the CIINO PDF. After you finish that & write a very short review, I can send you the SLIES PDF.
Peace,
Sherrie

Kathleen,
I can't find your novel for sale anywhere. I want to buy it, but the links don't take you to the book.
Maybe when you contact me, you can send a link to buy it?
Sherrie
"Crimes & Impunity in New Orleans" follows the dramatic story of naive, sheltered Shelly going to “The Big Easy” to prepare for El Salvador, but has no idea she will encounter sexism and witness racism as well as illegal activities by government agents.
https://www.amzn.com/dp/B08KMHNNDK
Author, Sherrie Miranda's husband made the trailer for "Crimes & Impunity in New Orleans." He wrote the music too.
https://youtu.be/7_NL-V9KEi4
My radio interview:
https://cloudcast.us/drew-schlosbergs...
My 1st review:
5.0 out of 5 stars
She has lived this story
The author is writing about what she has lived. It is accurate picture of New Orleans in the 1980s, and today in a certain way. Hope she gets the attention of those who want to learn about New Orleans on the ground level.

tonyparsons_42@hotmail.com

PDF

Ibidun, IbidunEO@outlook.com

Kathleen,
Please confirm receipt of CIINO.
Sherrie

Tony,
Please confirm receipt of CIINO.
Sherrie

Ibidun,
Please confirm receipt of CIINO.
Sherrie

Hi Kathleen,
Did you ever finish CIINO? I really need some reviews. Once you have written a very short (2-3 sent.) review, I'd be happy to send you SLIES.
"Crimes & Impunity in New Orleans" follows the dramatic story of naive, sheltered Shelly going to “The Big Easy” to prepare for El Salvador, but has no idea she will encounter sexism and witness racism as well as illegal activities by government agents.
https://www.amzn.com/dp/B08KMHNNDK
Author, Sherrie Miranda's husband made the trailer for "Crimes & Impunity in New Orleans." He wrote the music too.
https://youtu.be/7_NL-V9KEi4
Review: Shelly’s journey in “the city that care forgot.”
Sherrie Miranda’s new novel “Crimes and Impunity in New Orleans” puts the reader into a whirlwind of political protests, abusive police, sexist attitudes towards women, and “good old boys” racism in 1980’s New Orleans. Miranda’s second novel follows Shelly, the young northerner, as she quickly finds out that she “isn’t in Kansas anymore” while encountering a slew of picturesque, colorful characters. Reading her book makes you wonder if justice and respect for blacks, immigrants, and women can be reality in America.

Ibidun wrote: "Ibidun, IbidunEO@outlook.com"
Sorry. Were you requesting a PDF?
It is much easier if you send me an email.
sherriemiranda1@aol.com
Thanks!
"Crimes & Impunity in New Orleans" follows the dramatic story of naive, sheltered Shelly going to “The Big Easy” to prepare for El Salvador, but has no idea she will encounter sexism and witness racism as well as illegal activities by government agents.
https://www.amzn.com/dp/B08KMHNNDK
Author, Sherrie Miranda's husband made the trailer for "Crimes & Impunity in New Orleans." He wrote the music too.
https://youtu.be/7_NL-V9KEi4

Sheri, is there any way you can post this again?
I would be eternally grateful.
I had a much better response on Goodreads with my debut novel #SLIES even tho people are generally liking #CIINO better.
Thank you for all you do.
Sherrie

Did I send you the PDF?
I prefer getting an email request. Much easier for me.
Sherrie
"Crimes & Impunity in New Orleans" follows the dramatic story of naive, sheltered Shelly going to “The Big Easy” to prepare for El Salvador, but has no idea she will encounter sexism and witness racism as well as illegal activities by government agents.
https://www.amzn.com/dp/B08KMHNNDK
Author, Sherrie Miranda's husband made the trailer for "Crimes & Impunity in New Orleans." He wrote the music too.
https://youtu.be/7_NL-V9KEi4
Review: Shelly’s journey in “the city that care forgot.”
Sherrie Miranda’s new novel “Crimes and Impunity in New Orleans” puts the reader into a whirlwind of political protests, abusive police, sexist attitudes towards women, and “good old boys” racism in 1980’s New Orleans. Miranda’s second novel follows Shelly, the young northerner, as she quickly finds out that she “isn’t in Kansas anymore” while encountering a slew of picturesque, colorful characters. Reading her book makes you wonder if justice and respect for blacks, immigrants, and women can be reality in America.

Ebook is on sale for 99 cents!
Both CIINO & SLIES!
Thanks for your interest!
Sherrie

Sherrie wrote: "Kathleen,
Please confirm receipt of CIINO.
Sherrie"

Sherrie Miranda I don't see I ever got my PDF

tonyparsons_42@otmail.com

You did. I asked you not to include the plot outline so you removed the review.

OK thanks for reminding me that's why I couldn't find it