Death Takes Me

In "Death Takes Me," Pulitzer Prize-winning author Cristina Rivera Garza weaves a genre-defying tale of a professor and a detective navigating a city steeped in gendered violence. After stumbling upon a mutilated corpse, the professor becomes entwined in a complex investigation, where cryptic poems linked to the murders challenge traditional narratives of crime. Originally written in Spanish, this lyrical narrative explores themes of desire and sexuality, merging the realms of literature and law in a dreamlike pursuit for justice. With accolades from prominent publications, the novel promises a harrowing and thought-provoking experience.