In the middle of Prohibition, it’s hard to find a beer in 1926 Lido, New York. But murder, lies, love and jealousy are all on tap at the Galliano Club. The Galliano Club? Yes, author Carmen Amato has returned to her roots to present the four-book Galliano Club thriller series, which takes place in the fictional city inspired by her real hometown.

“Road to the Galliano Club,” a Galliano Club Thrillers Prequel, was just released as the first book in the mystery series and is Amato’s 14th novel overall. The seasoned author, who is also retired from the CIA and is living with her husband in Tennessee, is known for her Emilia Cruz Mystery Series based in Mexico.