First published 1984
Inspector Memendes arrives at another crime scene in San Luis, Mexico. Two American tourists have died under circumstances that don't add up. The small town holds its secrets close, and the locals watch him with careful eyes as he begins his investigation. Memendes must navigate the cultural divide between his official duties and the unspoken rules that govern this tight-knit community. Each conversation reveals new questions about what really happened to the Americans. The inspector finds himself caught between his need for answers and the town's determination to protect itself. As he digs deeper into the mystery, Memendes discovers that solving these deaths will require him to understand not just the facts, but the hidden currents that run beneath the surface of San Luis.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, small-town-secrets
Setting: San Luis, Mexico
192 pages · Paperback · Carroll & Graf Pub