Mirasol Bautista

Dr. Mirasol Bautista, a character in the Most Wanted book, is a criminal profiler for the Major Crimes Unit. She is first seen in Book 1, Chapter 2.

Appearance
Mirasol has brown eyes and hair which is tied up in a bun. She wears a white blazer over a gray top which she accessorizes with a chain and a pair of earrings.

Personality
"Anger can lead to impulsiveness and destructive tendencies. I should know."

- Mirasol, Ch.9

Mirasol describes herself as an 'alpha female', blunt and abrasive. She is not easily disturbed and often reads profiles of serial killers for fun. She often says things out loud, which aren't 'allowed to be said'.

Book 1

 * Chapter 2: New Blood
 * Chapter 7: House of Lies (Mentioned)
 * Chapter 9: Sunk Cost
 * Chapter 12: Old Wounds
 * Chapter 13: Outlaw
 * Chapter 15: Arrivals and Departures

Book 2

 * Chapter 17: Starry Nights  (Determinant)

Reza Fassihi
Reza is one of Mirasol's coworkers in the Major Crimes Unit. Along with Nikhil, they constantly bicker and heckle but can nonetheless work seamlessly when required.

Nikhil Mantha
Nikhil is one of Mirasol's coworkers in the Major Crimes Unit. Along with Reza, they constantly bicker and heckle but can nonetheless work seamlessly when required.

Dave Reyes
Dave is one of Mirasol's coworkers in the Major Crimes Unit. Alongside Nikhil and Reza, Dave collectively refers to them as the 'Three Stooges'.

Samantha Massey
"Hmm. Another alpha female. I trust it won't come to blows if we respect each other's territory, but you should know that I'm training for that eventuality."

- Mirasol

Sam is Mirasol's temporary coworker during the John Tull case. Despite Mirasol identifying Sam as another 'alpha female' type, they get along reasonably well, even when Mirasol psychologically profiles her. She particularly appreciates it if Sam says her bluntness and uncompromising nature are strengths rather than pretending she is a natural likable person.

Dana Beckham
Dana Beckham is Mirasol's boss.

Trivia

 * She makes a cameo appearance in a premium scene featured in Rules of Engagement, Book 2, Chapter 17.
 * She has a goddaughter, as mentioned in her cameo in Rules of Engagement, Book 2.
 * On November 6, 2016, it was confirmed via Twitter that she is Filipina American.
 * She once decorated her desk with a live grenade.
 * She shares the same surname as Mario Bautista from Bachelorette Party.
 * The character's first name Mirasol is of Spanish origin and means "Sunflower". The character's surname Bautista is also of Spanish origin and means "Baptist".