The Consequences Gothic achievable—and

achievable—and

But when her crush Charlize's cousin goes missing

long-distance love affair with a woman

a beautiful young man who dreams of becoming a professional dancer

The Consequences Gothic achievable—andBy: Manuel Muoz Shimmering stories set in Californias Central Valley, the first book in a decade from a virtuoso story writer. Her immediate concern was money. So begins the first story in Manuel Muozs dazzling new collection. In it, Delfina has moved from Texas to Californias Central Valley with her husband and small son, and her isolation and desperation force her to take a risk that ends in profound betrayal. These exquisite stories are mostly set