by Sam Quinones
First published 2014
In the barrios of Juarez, Mexico, a family man turns to drug trafficking to make ends meet. When his venture goes awry, he must navigate a treacherous underworld to protect his loved ones. With his freedom and life at stake, he must decide how far he'll go to survive. "Tell Your True Tale" is a riveting portrait of the human cost of the drug war.
Genres: fiction, drama, crime, thriller
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: survival, treacherous-underworld
Setting: Juarez, Mexico
Period: 21st-century
74 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Content warnings: drug-use, violence