The Undoing of Alejandro Velasco

We meet to talk about the book we've read and decide on the next book, each third Tuesday of the month.

For July, we'll be reading The Undoing of Alejandro Velasco by Diego Boneta and meeting on July 15th, at 5:30 pm at Los Agaves on De La Vina St.

The Undoing of Alejandro Velasco:

“From page one, Diego Boneta’s debut thriller crackles with closely held secrets, conflicting agendas, and insatiable yearnings. Delivering pitch-perfect details that make his settings sing, Boneta examines the trappings of ambition and the dangers that linger behind the pursuit of power. Once you pick it up, you won’t be able to put it down.” —Lori Roy, Edgar Award–winning author

A debut thriller from Diego Boneta, one of the hottest stars on screen in the Americas: The Undoing of Alejandro Velasco is Mr. and Mrs. Smith meets Mexican Gothic with a Body Heat twist.

After Alejandro Velasco is found dead, a handsome stranger visits the family. But when this newcomer’s secrets collide with those of Alejandro’s sister, sparks fly—and blood is shed.

A handsome young man named Julian Villareal arrives at the opulent Velasco estate to pay his respects after the unexpected death of Alejandro Velasco, his close friend and tennis rival. But he soon becomes entwined in the Velasco family’s glamorous lifestyle—and their daughter Sofia’s mysterious allure. Mercurial and quick-witted, Sofia seems determined to give Julian a run for his money. And he’s prepared to play along—both on and off the tennis courts.

As the tension between Julian and Sofia sizzles, Julian hides a much darker secret: Alejandro’s death was no accident. And the more Julian learns about the inner workings of the Velasco family, the greater the danger he uncovers. With power and status come opponents bent on toppling the empire—by blackmail, revenge, or even murder. Julian’s quest for answers will only lure him deeper into this den of vipers, but teasing out Sofia’s own intentions may be the steamiest—and deadliest—game of all.

Customer Reviews: 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars on Amazon with 1,932 ratings. 3.9 on Goodreads with 1,408 ratings .

Print length: 275 pages

Published: May 1, 2025

ISBN: 978-1662527258

Diego Boneta is an actor, producer, musician, and author. Born in Mexico City, Boneta is known for his starring role in the international Netflix sensation Luis Miguel: The Series, which he also produced; and is currently producing and starring in a major new spy series with Amazon. Diego plays the title role in Killing Castro (2024) opposite Al Pacino, which he executive produced. He both starred in and produced the Paramount+ film At Midnight (2023), which reached #1 on the platform in over twenty countries, and starred in and executive produced Nuevo Orden (2020), which won the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival.

Other lead roles of Diego’s include starring in the Warner Brothers feature Father of the Bride (2022) and starring in the Amazon Prime series ¿Quién lo mató? (2024), which shot to #1 in Mexico upon release. Boneta made his film debut in Rock of Ages (2012).

In addition to his work as an actor, Boneta is an award-winning musician who has recorded multiple albums, including one for Luis Miguel that went platinum. The actor is the face of OMEGA and Tiffany & Co. in Latin America, and he recently launched the tequila company Defrente. The Undoing of Alejandro Velasco is his first novel.