The Chicken Hanger

In The Chicken Hanger, Edgar Award-nominated author Ben Rehder explores the complex tensions along the U.S.-Mexico border through the interconnected lives of characters in Rugoso, Texas. The story weaves multiple perspectives—border patrol agents, illegal immigrants, and townspeople—highlighting issues of justice, prejudice, and identity, all against the backdrop of a small border town grappling with its own moral dilemmas. With a focus on personal stories and societal conflicts, the novel offers a nuanced look at what it means to be American and the challenges faced by those crossing the border.