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Mariposa: The Bearded White God

Clare Estrada

"Mariposa: The Bearded White God" is the fifth book in my "Mariposa" series.
Two young women from Las Vegas, members of the elite "Butterfly" cadre, journey this time to Argentina.
There they confront a decades old mystery involving Adolf Hitler and the tragic death of Argentina's beloved First Lady, Eva Peron.

  Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense   35,000 words   50% complete   6 publishers interested
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Synopsis

The "Butterflies", an elite problem solving group under the direction of the U.S. First Lady, have just completed an assignment in the Sinai Desert. Butterfly members Mariposa, P, Z, and Mrs. Cleaver meet up again in Buenos Aires. They are joined by Team Leader, Calhoun.
The assignment in Argentina ostensibly involves working with a community of impoverished women living near the capital. But it soon becomes apparent that the women of Buenos Aires are hiding a monstrous secret.
As had happened in Sinai, Mariposa begins to experience strange, psychic phenomena. The spirit of long-dead Eva Peron, Argentina's beloved "Evita", appears to be communicating! Eva's Spirit guides "The Butterflies" on a journey into the surreal area of Argentina's Patagonia. There, an extraordinary discovery is made: the body of a man, preserved for eternity.
It is believed, at first, to be the remains of Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler, who is alleged to have escaped Germany in 1945.
But Mariposa and the Butterflies soon uncover another astounding possibility, a possibility that could change the world forever!

Sales arguments

  • I have a readership for my series through self-publishing, facebook marketing, and youtube video.
  • My protagonists are diverse, contemporary women, including a gay character, an unwed mother, and a black head of intelligence.
  • My storylines combine contemporary events with occult mystery.

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  • USA Today best-selling author Dale Mayer and the "Psychic Vision" series is published by Valley Publishing Ltd. with numerous publishing dates. Readers who enjoy this series and the exploration of psychic phenomena, will certainly enjoy "Mariposa: the Bearded White God"! Mariposa unravels an ancient mystery in Argentina, aided by the spirit of long-deceased Eva Peron!
  • Author Megan Abbott and her "Dare Me" series is now on the USA Network. Her badass female characters can be found at Back Bay Books on numerous publishing dates. Readers who enjoy kickass female protagonists will certainly enjoy the "ladies" in my MARIPOSA series: members of an elite government agency, they take on bad guys across the globe!

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The "Me Too" Movement has grown from a small wave to a tsunami of female empowerment: my books are aimed at enlightened women.

Clare Estrada

About the author

Clare Estrada grew up in Westchester County, north of New York City.
She graduated from The College of New Rochelle in 1969 with a BA in English Literature.
Clare began writing her Mariposa fiction series after retirement from the arena of social service.
She currently lives in northern Arizona.

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  • Pamela Francis
    on Nov. 17, 2020, 7:25 p.m.

    You are a beautiful person with a wonderful spirit. Thank you for the contributing to the minds of young people through you adventuresome books!

    • Clare Estrada
      on Nov. 29, 2020, 3:20 a.m.

      Thank you, Pam!
      I am honored to have you as a reader.
      Welcome aboard!

  • Rebecca Baxter
    on Nov. 26, 2020, 12:44 a.m.

    Just pre ordered based on my friend the lovely Jeff Pragers recommendation, looking forward to reading your work.

    • Clare Estrada
      on Nov. 29, 2020, 3:18 a.m.

      Thank you, Rebecca!
      Welcome aboard! I am honored to have you as a reader.

  • Thomas Austin
    on Nov. 29, 2020, 2:58 a.m.

    Wonderful to meet you Clare. A privilage. My dear friend Jeff Prayer brought me to you, and I'm thrilled. Looking forward to reading your beautiful mind in your words. Thank you. Much respect and inner peace to you.

    Thomas Austin Jr

    • Clare Estrada
      on Nov. 29, 2020, 3:16 a.m.

      Thank you, Thomas!
      Welcome to the MARIPOSA book series. I am honored to have you as a reader!

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