Luis Alberto Urrea is a significant author. His works, like 'The Devil's Highway', deal with crime - related situations often involving the Latina experience. Matt Goldman, while not Latina himself, has created a Latina detective in his novels, which is an important contribution to the genre. And there are also many emerging Latina authors who are starting to make their mark in crime fiction.
Arturo Pérez - Reverte is quite well - known. His works often blend crime elements with rich cultural backgrounds. Another is Teresa Rodriguez. She writes about real - world crime issues relevant to Latina communities. And Elena Ferrante, though her works are more complex and not strictly crime, they do have crime - related aspects within a Latina - influenced context.
Mayra Montero is a well - regarded author of latina crime fiction. Her novels are known for their vivid descriptions and complex plots. Juan Pablo Villalobos is also popular. His books often have a unique take on crime in a Latina setting. Additionally, Fernanda Melchor is getting more recognition for her works that touch on crime and violence in a Latina - related context.