Behind the Mic Podcast

Jose Nateras and Krysta Gonzales convey the romance and spine-tingling horrors in this audiobook set during the Mexican-American war. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Emily Connelly discuss this new novel from Isabel Cañas, author of THE HACIENDA. Nateras narrates as Néstor, channeling his dread at being summoned back to the rancho where, 9 years ago, he witnessed his best friend’s gruesome death at the hands of a monster. He’s shocked to discover Nena is alive, angry, and has no time for Néstor’s excuses. Gonzales's sweet-voiced Nena is full of determination—she wants her father, the Patrón, to value her as a healer, not to marry her off. They journey north to protect their land, and while the war is dangerous, there are nightmarish creatures lurking in the dark chaparral. A mesmerizing listen.

Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile’s website. Published by Penguin Audio.

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