The Crime Coast (The Padilla Dynasty: Blood, Power, and Betrayal Book 1)

Marco Padilla has survived in southern Spain's criminal underworld by following one rule: trust your blood above all else. But when betrayals begin dismantling his family's empire, Marco discovers that rule might get him killed.Born into the powerful Padilla dynasty that controls the Costa del Sol's shadows, Marco thought he understood the game. Then a rival faction exploits weaknesses he never saw coming, old enemies resurface, and his family's carefully built alliances crumble.As Marco fights to save everything the Padillas have built, he uncovers secrets buried deep in Spain's most dangerous criminal networks. The deeper he digs, the clearer it becomes: the greatest threat isn't from his rivals—it's from someone he's trusted all along.In a world where the sun-soaked coast hides deadly shadows and every decision could be your last, Marco must choose between loyalty and survival. But when family becomes the enemy, who can you trust?For fans of Michael Connelly and Don Winslow—a crime thriller that will keep you turning pages long into the night.