Mona Lisa, Becoming a Ghost

Submitted for the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Distinguished Fiction, this supernatural thriller follows Pedro, an aspiring artist from Madrid, who becomes entangled with mysterious immortals and witches, seeking eternal life at a great personal cost. As he abandons his past and ventures into a world of loyalty and supernatural power, he faces the consequences of his choices and the torment of unfulfilled longing. The story explores themes of desire, sacrifice, and the pursuit of immortality, culminating in a dramatic and thought-provoking ending.