When breaking news interrupts an ordinary evening, mystery writer Carlos Rivas leans in like everyone else - until the reporter's calm voice dissolves into gunfire, static, and silence. A body has been found in the shadowed alleys of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, and what looks like just another headline is about to become the most dangerous story of his life.

Javier and Roxie Lopez never asked to be heroes. They run a quiet craft shop, live a quiet life, and love no one more than their closest friend, Carlos. But when the past catches up with him in the worst possible way, the couple finds themselves thrown headfirst into a conspiracy far bigger than either of them ever imagined - one built on buried secrets, dangerous enemies, and a trail of clues only they can follow.

With a fiercely loyal detective as their unlikely ally, Javier and Roxie go undercover, dodge trackers hidden beneath their own car, outsmart the people hunting them at every turn, and follow a winding trail across some of the most breathtaking cities in the world - from the rain-slicked streets of Barcelona to the sun-drenched cliffs of Santorini. Along the way, they'll laugh, they'll grieve, and they'll discover just how far they're willing to go for the people they love.

Because some secrets should stay buried.

And some memories refuse to die.

Blood Beneath Barcelona is a fast-paced, emotionally rich mystery about friendship, found family, and the lengths ordinary people will go to protect what matters most - perfect for readers who love amateur-sleuth thrillers with heart, humor, and a passport full of stamps.

Book One in the addictive Passport to Murder Mystery series.