Sedgwick, Marcus

Saint Death

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ISBN 13:
9781444011258
author:
Sedgwick, Marcus
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Orion Children's Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
272
Dimensions:
19.7 x 13.4 x 2.2 centimetres (0
Genre:
Children's, Fiction, Social Situations,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£9.44

Description

Saint Death is a powerful and timely thriller set on the US/Mexican border. In the impoverished Mexican city of Juarez, Faustino and his friend Arturo are trying to escape from gang life after dipping into a pile of stolen money. With only 36 hours to replace the missing cash, they must navigate the treacherous landscape. Faustino's only hope is Saint Death, a mysterious figure known as Santissima Muerte - a folk saint with absolute loyalty and neutral morality. She watches over Faustino and Arturo, but her true intentions are unknown. As they try to survive in a world of gang warfare and corruption, one thing becomes clear: in this unforgiving environment, only the strongest will make it out alive. With its unique blend of action, adventure, and social commentary, Saint Death is a gripping thriller that explores the complexities of life on the border.

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