Attesting to the depth, range, and continued popularity of short fiction, this collection includes seventeen stories from the glittering lights of Las Vegas (The Elegance of Innocence) to the copper mines of Chile (La Paloma).
The author takes us from the gritty confines of a high-security prison in Hollywood and The Pearl where men dream of what they will do when they are released, to the soft-read of Rosie the Kitty and dear old Eunice. Award-winning author Michael M. Pacheco brings his mastery of the thriller and fantasy genres as well as his wit and heart to this collection of the must-reads in Latino folklore and stories of magic. This outstanding collection of 17 brilliant short stories, each just six or fewer pages in length, provides the chance to absorb an entire story (or two or three) in just one sitting. Of Angels, Demons and Chopped Chorizo includes four never-before released short stories. Exploring a variety of topics from life and death, love and loss, struggling with being a savant and dealing with ghosts, this collection contains fascinating tales, each one different from the last. These stories are bound to bring a smile to your face, a tear to your eye. There is something here for everyone to enjoy.Videos