Death by Churros: A Spanish Language Learning Murder Mystery Novel

by A.V. Vega

DEATH BY CHURROS is a murder mystery novel that teaches you Spanish—entirely in Spanish.

The Spanish adventure begins on a quiet Friday afternoon when Mr. Escobar, the head of a local mafia, stops by his favorite bakery for a sweet indulgence. But just an hour later, he's found dead—poisoned. The police waste no time arresting the bakery owner, Mr. García, accusing him of the crime.

With the cartel out for revenge and the law closing in, Jesse, a high school student, is thrust into a desperate race against time to prove his father's innocence. Who framed Mr. García? Why would they do it? And most critically—can Jesse uncover the truth before Mr. Escobar's men exact their deadly vengeance?

Whether you're just starting out or looking for an engaging way to practice Spanish, DEATH BY CHURROS is the perfect book to immerse yourself in the language while enjoying a thrilling mystery.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS BOOK

A Translation QR Code for Every Chapter - For easy access to the chapter's translation, so you won't waste time looking up words and can stay fully immersed in the story.
An Audiobook QR Code for Every Chapter – Listen to the story as you read, so you improve your Spanish comprehension and pronunciation effortlessly.
A Song QR Code for Every Chapter - Listen to a song that uses key vocabulary words from the chapter, so you reinforce what you've learned in a fun and memorable way.
Spanish Vocabulary in Context - Learn new words naturally through storytelling, so you remember them more effectively without memorization drills.
Engaging Mystery Plot - The suspenseful storyline keeps you hooked, so learning Spanish feels effortless and exciting instead of like a chore.
Gradual Language Progression - The book starts with simpler Spanish and gradually increases in difficulty, so you build confidence as you go.
A Fun & Effective Way to Learn - Instead of dull textbooks, experience Spanish the way native speakers use it, so you learn how the language is really spoken.

268 pages, Paperback

First published February 6, 2025

Reviews

[Molly Willett · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was just what I was looking for. So many native books are too difficult for me to access but graded readers and short stories are a bit boring/short to really get stuck into but this was the perfect balance. It starts really slow language-wise to warm you up but then ends up as a really pacy read that has been well scaffolded. I would definitely recommend to intermediate learners of Spanish!

I haven’t tried the QR codes for extra materials but I probably will on a second or third read.