Alex Alicea

Christmas, 1903. A winter storm batters an ocean liner bound for New York. Sophia Rodriguez, a quick handed seamstress, and Charles Whitcomb, a measured shipping broker, are each traveling to meet someone else under the tree. When the ship’s Christmas cargo shatters in the hold, the...

Discover Puerto Rico through 200 quick, fascinating facts that bring the island’s soul to life. From El Yunque’s misty trails and glowing bioluminescent bays to bomba drums, jíbaro traditions, and the heroes who shaped history, this book is your colorful, bite-size tour of Borinquén. 200...

When Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico in 2017, the storm was only the beginning of the disaster. Abandoned in the Storm takes you deep into the heart of a humanitarian crisis that exposed the raw truth behind America’s relationship with its oldest colony.

For more than sixty years, the tiny Caribbean island of Vieques, Puerto Rico lived under the thunder of U. S. Navy bombs. What looked like paradise, turquoise waters and palm lined beaches, was turned into one of the most heavily bombed landscapes in the Americas.

Marrow’s Point has a house everyone avoids and one ambitious investor is determined to monetize it anyway. When restoration consultant Evelyn Hart steps onto the fog-choked property, the mansion seems to notice her. Doors lock themselves. Sound dies in the halls.

What happens when a reality TV mogul turns the American presidency into a media battlefield? Trump and the Media dives deep into Donald Trump's unprecedented rise from celebrity businessman to President of the United States, revealing how he mastered the modern media landscape to shape public...

When world traveling photographer Hannah Reyes returns to the small harbor town of her childhood, she expects nothing more than a few weeks of sunlight and shutter clicks. Instead, she nearly stumbles into the arms of Caleb Morgan, the once carefree boy she remembers, now the storm eyed man...

For over 120 years, Puerto Rico has lived under the control of the United States, yet it has no vote in Congress, no say in presidential elections, and no path to true self determination.

The Story of Las Carpetas plunges listeners into the hidden yet pervasive history of Puerto Rico’s surveillance era, a period where the government maintained secret "files" or "carpetas" on thousands of citizens. These files meticulously recorded personal, political, and cultural lives...

Citizens Without a Country is essential for anyone who wants to try to grasp the complexity of the U.S.-Puerto Rico relations and reflect on broader issues of citizenship and equality in America.

On March 21, 1937, Puerto Rico witnessed a harrowing event that left an indelible mark on its history. Known as the Ponce Massacre, this tragedy unfolded on Palm Sunday when a peaceful march for independence spiraled into unimaginable violence. This Blood on Palm Sunday recounts this event...

Unveil the thrilling life of Juan Ponce de León, the fearless Spanish conquistador, whose quest for gold, glory, and the mythical Fountain of Youth shaped the destiny of an entire continent. "Juan Ponce de León: Conquistador, Explorer, and the Shaping of the New World" delves into the gripping...

Step into the world of the powerful Taíno leader, Agüeybaná the Great, who led the first organized resistance against Spanish colonization. This compelling narrative transports you to 16th-century Puerto Rico, where the clash between indigenous civilization and European empire was about to...

Dive into the untold stories of courage, resilience, and innovation in Puerto Rican Women in History: Rebels, Workers, and Visionaries by Alex Alicea. This compelling work illuminates the lives of women who defied societal constraints, fought against injustice, and shaped Puerto Rico's history...

The Caribbean island of Puerto Rico stands at a pivotal crossroads, shaped by over 500 years of political and cultural turbulence. From Spanish colonization in 1493 to its current status as a US territory, Puerto Rico's quest for self-determination and identity remains one of the most complex...

In the sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles, where dreams and nightmares intertwine beneath the relentless California sun, there exists a world hidden from mortal eyes. It's a realm where shadows come alive, where the whispers of centuries past echo through modern streets, and where creatures of...

The Borinqueneers: Puerto Rico’s 65th Infantry Regiment captures the remarkable and often overlooked history of Puerto Rican soldiers who served in the U.S. military. Through their unique journey from segregation to recognition, the book highlights their courageous service, enduring...

Few figures in Puerto Rican history command the same presence as Pedro Albizu Campos. His unwavering determination and dramatic life story—rooted in a fervent pursuit of independence for Puerto Rico—make him a compelling and magnetic subject. From humble beginnings to becoming a...

In a world where the Veil separating the human and mythical realms has been torn apart, The Shattered Realm plunges listeners into the chaotic aftermath of a fragile peace between species, where danger lurks in every shadow. Lily Evans, once a powerful Veil keeper, faces a world transformed by...

Donald Trump, covering his life from his birth in Queens through his 2024 re-election. The biography explores: His early life and family background, including his education and entry into real estate His rise as a business mogul, focusing on major real estate developments and branding ventures...