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Desert Blood: The Juarez Murders
Its the summer of 1998 and for 5 years over a hundred mangled and desecrated bodies have been found dumped in the Chicuahua desert outside of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, just across the river from El Paso, Texas. The perpetrators of the ever-rising number of violent deaths target poor young women, terrifying inhabitants on both sides of the border. El Paso native Ivon Villa has returned to her hometown to adopt the baby of Cecilia, a pregnant maquilodoro worker. When Cecilia turns up strangled in the desert, Ivon is thrown into the churning chaos of abuse and murder. As the rapes of girls from the south continue, a conspiracy covers up the crimes that implicate everyone from the Maquiladora Assn. to the Border Control. Ivon's young sister gets kidnapped and she knows that its up to her to find her.Acclaimed Border Crime Fiction
From acclaimed poet Alicia Gaspar De Alba, Desert Blood is a gripping thriller that ponders the effects of patriarchy, gender identity, culture, transnationalism and globalization on an intl crisis. This powerful narrative combines the intensity of crime fiction with the cultural depth of Chicana literature, creating a compelling examination of violence against women along the US-Mexico border.A Story Rooted in Real Events
Set against the backdrop of the actual femicides in Ciudad Juarez, this novel tackles the systemic violence and corruption that allowed hundreds of murders to go unsolved. The story follows detective Ivon Villa as she navigates the dangerous intersection of border politics, maquiladora economics, and institutional cover-ups. When her own sister becomes a victim, the investigation becomes intensely personal.Complex Themes and Characters
Desert Blood examines critical issues including human rights violations, the exploitation of maquiladora workers, and the failures of law enforcement on both sides of the border. The novel features a lesbian protagonist whose identity adds additional layers to her experience navigating machismo culture and institutional barriers. This cross-border thriller addresses transnationalism, globalization, and the specific vulnerabilities faced by poor young women in border communities.Book Details
Published by Arte Publico Press in August 2007, this paperback edition brings together elements of mystery, suspense, and social justice literature. The narrative spans El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, offering readers an authentic portrayal of border life and the ongoing crisis of violence against women in the region.You May Also Like
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