Bindle Punk Jefe: A Novel

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From award-winning author Desideria Mesa comesthe glitteringsequel toBindle Punk Brujain whichEarth witch Rose (Luna) Lanes secret life comes to a breaking point asoutside threats lurkperfect for fans ofTrouble the Saintsby AlayaDawn Johnson,LibbaBraysThe Diviners, andChloe Gongs These Violent Delights duology.

Prohibition is in full swing, and the glamorous life of upper-class Kansas City is everything Rose (Luna) Lane ever hoped it would be. Being married to her best friend isnt so bad either, considering their agreement to keep their real love lives out of the public eye. However, try as she might to continue her life of anonymity, her popularity as a land developers wifeand as a successful club ownerdraws even more attention to her personal endeavors. Soon, the balancing act between the life of Luna and Rose becomes a full-time job itself, making visiting home harder than ever before.

However, her haven, which once offered a place of acceptance, is growing more hostile. Her community of brujas criticizes her methods of using magic for economic and social gain while consorting with nefarious witches of the North. Meanwhile, the Pendergast Machine is running at full force, pushing his will and money all over the city. Keeping her true identity and powers a secret while posing for the society papers gets all the more dangerous as new enemies start to question her origins...and old ones creep up from dark realms.

The pressure could force Rose to do questionable things for the greater good, distancing herself from her loved ones and who she wants to be. She may have mastered her earth magic, but she still has a lot to learn about the heart...

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Mesas debut mixes a bit of Mexican folktale, a chunk of magical realism, and tons of period detail into a page-turning urban fantasy that takes the glitter ofBoardwalk Empireand combines it with a story of found family, mob violence, and romance. Library Journal(starred review) Bindle Punk Brujais a book you will dive into,gorgeously addictive and impossible to put down. It will transport you through time to a 1920s world soaked in gin, glittering in gold and edged in danger.Luna is a hero with an indomitable will, navigating blood-soaked city streets with dark humor and cutting intelligence.Sharp, smart and utterly enchanting, Mesas debut is a triumphthat stayed with me long after I turned the final page. Greta Kelly, author ofThe Frozen Crown Mesa puts the reader in a Kansas City Prohibition scene filled with gangsters, bigotry, and magic to give a thrilling read to historical fantasy fans. Her writing is strong and confident in a story that simply bursts with action fueled by a likable young woman bent on shattering the stereotypes of her time...Mesa balances raw action with lyrical prose and knows just when to pull her punches. Fans of emotionally strong characters and historical fantasy will find a lot to love inBindle Punk Bruja...The story goes down like good bootleg hooch:smooth and easy with a real strong kick. T. Frohock, author of the Los Nefilim series The friends and family surrounding Luna are a joy to meet...good flapper fun. Kirkus Reviews Bindle Punk Brujais the bees knees and the cats meow. Seattle Book Review

Author Bio

Desi is often found getting lost in a historical, sci-fi, or high fantasy novel or crafting her own stories, of course. Aside from churning out novels, she enjoys writing songs, poetry, and short stories. Follow @DesideriaMesa on Twitter for writing discussion, slightly inappropriate jokes, and more information on her historical fantasy debut, BINDLE PUNK BRUJA.