Cari Mora

About “Cari Mora”

A 2019 novel by Thomas Harris, Cari Mora centers on twenty-five million dollars in cartel gold hidden beneath a Miami Beach mansion. Hans-Peter Schneider, a man driven by violent desires, has spent years searching for the treasure. Cari Mora, a caretaker who fled violence in her home country, lives in Miami under a Temporary Protected Status. She works multiple jobs to survive and catches Hans-Peter’s attention as he closes in on the gold. Despite her vulnerable position, Cari possesses unexpected skills and a strong will to survive. The novel explores themes of male desire and female survival, continuing Harris’s reputation for terrifying storytelling.