This is a book of 312 pages, containing a series of inter-related short stories set in the real fishing village of Bahia de los angeles in Southern California; plus two bonus stories, also set in Mexico, "The Zone of Silence" (also a real place, would you believe) and "The Feast of Gonzaga".

everyone who likes good solid stories with intriguing plots and true-to-life yet fascinating characterizations.

the stories dealing with the interaction of the native Mexicans with free-spending American tourists.

the fact that, including the cover photos, there were only a dozen or so pictures.

visit Southern California, although not necessarily to venture as far as Bahia de los angeles.

knows the country and the customs well.

the writing is so excellent.

The title story, "Sunrise" was the judges' selection for First Prize in a British literary contest that attracted over 3,000 entries. (Entry was free. The prize was awarded by popular vote. In that vote, "Sunrise" came only 7th out of the 3,000 plus entries).

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