The Five Wounds

Set during Holy Week in the small town of Las Penas, New Mexico, The Five Wounds explores the lives of the Padilla family as they navigate unexpected challenges and profound moments of change. Amidst preparations for a reenactment of the Passion of Christ, family tensions surface, and new paths emerge for each member, revealing the complexities of love, faith, and resilience. This richly detailed debut novel offers a moving portrait of a family's efforts to understand and support one another through life's unpredictable twists.