The Bullet Swallower

The Bullet Swallower is a 2024 Most Anticipated Book by Goodreads, CrimeReads, The Millions, StyleCaster, The EveryGirl, Sunset, Book Riot, and HipLatina. It is a family saga that explores border politics, intergenerational trauma, and the legacies of racism and colonialism. The novel is based on the author's own great-grandfather and is set in 1895 and 1964.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 23 January 2024
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

"The Bullet Swallower" is a highly anticipated book of 2024, receiving praise from various sources such as Goodreads, CrimeReads, The Millions, StyleCaster, The EveryGirl, Sunset, Book Riot, and HipLatina. The Washington Post, Kirkus Reviews, Book Riot, Nerd Daily, The Mary Sue, and Reading Between the Spines have all recommended it as a must-read.

Set in 1895, the story revolves around Antonio Sonoro, a ruthless man who is out of money and options. He embarks on a heist to rob a train laden with gold and treasures, with his younger brother Hugo in tow. However, the heist goes awry, and Hugo is killed by the Texas Rangers. Antonio is then launched into a quest for revenge that endangers his life, family, and eternal soul.

In 1964, the story shifts to Jaime Sonoro, Mexico's most renowned actor and singer. He discovers a book that purports to tell the entire history of his family, beginning with Cain and Abel. As he reads the book, he learns about the multitude of horrific crimes committed by his ancestors. When the same mysterious figure from Antonio's timeline shows up in Mexico City, Jaime realizes that he may be the one who has to pay for his ancestors' crimes, unless he can discover the true story of his grandfather Antonio, the legendary bandido El Tragabalas, The Bullet Swallower.

"The Bullet Swallower" is a family saga that spans generations and tackles border issues, magic, and revenge. It is based loosely on the author's own great-grandfather and is described as "mesmerizing, wildly entertaining, and a must-read." The author's storytelling skills bring both Texas and Mexico to life, creating a vivid and captivating narrative.

Weight: 482g
Dimension: 162 x 242 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399709064