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Paul Faustino, celebrated as the top soccer journalist, is called upon to unravel the disappearance of Ricardo, a prodigious 18‑year‑old player nicknamed "El Brujito." Parallel to this modern investigation, a narrative unfolds in old San Juan where a slave cultivates remarkable influence as a voodoo priest. Together, the story weaves sport, history, and mysticism into a tense search for truth.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Mal Peet
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