First published 2003
A nameless priest, a fugitive from the law, travels Mexico's rural backroads. Hunted by a ruthless police officer, he risks capture with each rite he performs, clinging to the faith he once betrayed. As the noose tightens, the priest must confront his darkest demons to find salvation—or be damned.
Genres: christian-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, catholic
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: last-survivor, religious-conflict
Setting: South America
Period: 20th Century
267 pages · Hardcover · Viking
Content warnings: alcohol-abuse, violence