Synopsis:

Victim or perpetrator? That's what New Mexico's favorite public relations maven, Sasha Solomon can't figure out about her niece Gabi . . .  

At once a topically flavored whodunit and a realistic, evocative portrayal of the way families join together -- or don't -- in a crisis, The Socorro Blast is a moving and enjoyable blend of mystery and domestic drama, with the flawed but always engaging Sasha Solomon on center page.

Book Excerpt:

"Auto accidents always reminded me of my impermanence, an empty stomach feeling of helplessness. Everything could change with an unheeded stop sign or a faulty brake. To have an accident when you're alone, your parents and siblings far away, that was the pits . . . "

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Author Comment:

This is the third book in my series. Readers don't need to start with #1 to know what's going on. However, The Socorro Blast is the book with the most controversial theme yet -- intolerance -- and it's garnered quite interesting responses so far.

Topics/Categories:

Family Drama, Humor, Intolerance, Judaism, Mystery, New Mexico, Public Relations, Tourism

Genre:

Mystery

Type of Work:

Novel

Publishers:

University of New Mexico Press

Purchase From:

University of New Mexico Press

Original Publish Date:

2008-02-26

ISBNs:

978-0-8263-4384-0

Reading Guides:

http://www.parinoskintaichert.com/teachers.html

Formats:

Hardcover