Del Rio: A Novel

Del Rio, California, is a former farm town turned cartel country. District Attorney Callie McCall launches a political career and faces a career-make-or-break case when a migrant teen's body is found in one of the town's citrus groves.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 18 May 2021
Publisher: She Writes Press

Once a bustling Central Valley farm town, Del Rio, California, has transformed into a desolate landscape characterized by run-down dollar stores, llanterías, carnicerías, and shabby mini-marts that offer one-way bus tickets to Tijuana on the Flecha Amarilla line. This place is considered by the locals as Cartel Country, a place where one would dare to drive through with windows up and doors locked, especially at night. While it may no longer resemble the picturesque California of postcards, for local District Attorney Callie McCall, her dying hometown presents an opportunity to launch a political career and strive for positive change.

However, Callie's aspirations are abruptly halted when the dismembered body of a migrant teen is discovered in one of Del Rio's surrounding citrus groves. This case becomes a pivotal moment in Callie's career, pushing her to embark on a perilous journey down the violent west coast of Mexico. Along the way, she discovers a tropical paradise that harbors a dark secret, and ultimately returns home, where her determination to find the killer pits her against the wealthiest, most politically connected, and most ruthless farming family in California: her own.

As Callie delves deeper into the investigation, she uncovers a web of corruption and deceit that extends far beyond the boundaries of Del Rio. She confronts powerful figures who have long controlled the town's affairs, including her own father, who is now the mayor. As the stakes rise, Callie becomes a target for those who want to keep the truth hidden and protect their interests.

Through her courage, determination, and unwavering commitment to justice, Callie manages to unravel the mystery and bring the killer to justice. However, the journey is not without its sacrifices, as she confronts the emotional toll of her investigation and the consequences of her actions. In the end, Callie emerges as a hero, a symbol of hope for those who have been marginalized and oppressed.

Del Rio, California, once a thriving Central Valley farm town, has transformed into a desolate landscape characterized by run-down dollar stores, llanterías, carnicerías, and shabby mini-marts that offer one-way bus tickets to Tijuana on the Flecha Amarilla line. This place is considered by the locals as Cartel Country, a place where one would dare to drive through with windows up and doors locked, especially at night. While it may no longer resemble the picturesque California of postcards, for local District Attorney Callie McCall, her dying hometown presents an opportunity to launch a political career and strive for positive change.

However, Callie's aspirations are abruptly halted when the dismembered body of a migrant teen is discovered in one of Del Rio's surrounding citrus groves. This case becomes a pivotal moment in Callie's career, pushing her to embark on a perilous journey down the violent west coast of Mexico. Along the way, she discovers a tropical paradise that harbors a dark secret, and ultimately returns home, where her determination to find the killer pits her against the wealthiest, most politically connected, and most ruthless farming family in California: her own.

As Callie delves deeper into the investigation, she uncovers a web of corruption and deceit that extends far beyond the boundaries of Del Rio. She confronts powerful figures who have long controlled the town's affairs, including her own father, who is now the mayor. As the stakes rise, Callie becomes a target for those who want to keep the truth hidden and protect their interests.

Through her courage, determination, and unwavering commitment to justice, Callie manages to unravel the mystery and bring the killer to justice. However, the journey is not without its sacrifices, as she confronts the emotional toll of her investigation and the consequences of her actions. In the end, Callie emerges as a hero, a symbol of hope for those who have been marginalized and oppressed.

Del Rio, California, once a thriving Central Valley farm town, has transformed into a desolate landscape characterized by run-down dollar stores, llanterías, carnicerías, and shabby mini-marts that offer one-way bus tickets to Tijuana on the Flecha Amarilla line. This place is considered by the locals as Cartel Country, a place where one would dare to drive through with windows up and doors locked, especially at night. While it may no longer resemble the picturesque California of postcards, for local District Attorney Callie McCall, her dying hometown presents an opportunity to launch a political career and strive for positive change.

However, Callie's aspirations are abruptly halted when the dismembered body of a migrant teen is discovered in one of Del Rio's surrounding citrus groves. This case becomes a pivotal moment in Callie's career, pushing her to embark on a perilous journey down the violent west coast of Mexico. Along the way, she discovers a tropical paradise that harbors a dark secret, and ultimately returns home, where her determination to find the killer pits her against the wealthiest, most politically connected, and most ruthless farming family in California: her own.

As Callie delves deeper into the investigation, she uncovers a web of corruption and deceit that extends far beyond the boundaries of Del Rio. She confronts powerful figures who have long controlled the town's affairs, including her own father, who is now the mayor. As the stakes rise, Callie becomes a target for those who want to keep the truth hidden and protect their interests.

Through her courage, determination, and unwavering commitment to justice, Callie manages to unravel the mystery and bring the killer to justice. However, the journey is not without its sacrifices, as she confronts the emotional toll of her investigation and the consequences of her actions. In the end, Callie emerges as a hero, a symbol of hope for those who have been marginalized and oppressed.

Weight: 370g
Dimension: 139 x 217 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781647420550