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The novel is set after the Mexican War (1846‑1848) and weaves indigenous mythology into a tense narrative. The ancient Aztec deities—Tezcatlipoca, Tlazolteotl, and Xipe—continue to exert influence over the land. The story follows Elena, who has escaped the brutal slave camp of the Valenzura sisters at Garanta del Diablo, the Mouth of the Devil, and recounts her harrowing ordeal. However, her sister still remains captive, and the sisters' hold on power persists.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Jack Ketchum
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