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Beneath the Same Star
Paperback
General FictionLiterary Fiction
Publisher: Aurora Inkwell
Published: Oct 30 2024
Pages: 304
Weight: 0.99
Height: 0.68 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Beneath the Same Star follows Camila, a journalist returning to her hometown of Las Estrellas, a border town caught between resilience and fear. Years ago, Camila left to pursue her dreams, escaping the town's isolation and struggle. Now, returning with the goal of capturing the hidden lives behind headlines, she confronts an unsettling truth: Las Estrellas has changed. Under the weight of surveillance, constant patrols, and a community silenced by fear, Camila finds herself questioning the cost of her mission to reveal the truth.
As she reconnects with friends and family, Camila learns that trust is a luxury and that many of her former neighbors prefer their secrets left buried. Warned about the dangers of asking too many questions, she faces resistance from those who want her to leave quietly, without disturbing their fragile peace. When stories of mysterious disappearances and silent threats emerge, Camila must navigate the fine line between telling the truth and respecting a survival-driven silence. Her journey forces her to confront not only the hidden stories of others but also her own role in the life she left behind.
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