Ruins

A couple embarks on a sabbatical year in Oaxaca, Mexico, where a monarch butterfly's migration south is threatened by political unrest and personal events. Ruins is a thrilling portrait of life south of the Rio Grande, weaving together personal, political, and natural dramas.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 328 pages
Publication date: 29 February 2024
Publisher: SelfMadeHero

Samantha and George are embarking on a sabbatical year in the picturesque Mexican town of Oaxaca, fulfilling Samantha's lifelong dream and George's unsettling step into the unknown. As they explore the town, a monarch butterfly begins its arduous migration south from the United States to Mexico, a challenging journey that requires remarkable endurance and a will to survive. Beneath Oaxaca's serene veneer, political unrest threatens to change the town forever, while personal events will alter the paths of Samantha and George for good.

Ruins is a captivating novel that masterfully captures the shadows and light of a troubled country steeped in history and culture. It weaves together personal, political, and natural dramas into a thrilling portrait of life south of the Rio Grande. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is paced well, keeping the reader engaged from beginning to end. The setting of Oaxaca is beautifully described, and the historical and cultural references add depth to the story. Overall, Ruins is a must-read for anyone interested in Latin American literature, politics, and nature.

Weight: 854g
Dimension: 171 x 235 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781914224188