The Savior of 6th Street

Set against the backdrop of 1980s Los Angeles, The Savior of 6th Street follows Virgilio Santos, a street artist raised on Skid Row by his voodoo queen mother, as he navigates the complex worlds of art, community, and organized crime. When he encounters a talented art collector with ambitious plans, Virgilio faces difficult choices that threaten his neighborhood and his sense of identity. Richly rendered with intensity and depth, the novel explores themes of loyalty, transformation, and the power of art in a gritty urban landscape.