Thursday, October 6, 2011

Publishers Weekly: Starred Review to EL GAVILAN


After four Hector Lassiter novels, this December brings a standalone from Tyrus Books: a thriller centered on illegal immigration and its effects on a small Ohio Town.

Publishers Weekly has given a starred review to EL GAVILAN, in part, saying, "As sobering and as urgent as tomorrow’s headlines, this searing novel by Edgar-finalist McDonald (Head Games) traces the struggle of the residents of fictional New Austin, Ohio, to cope with out-of-control illegal Latino immigrants...McDonald deftly balances his “now” against the “then” backstory as he dissects one of America’s most tormenting social problems.—Publisher’s Weekly

The entire review can be found HERE.

More about the novel HERE.