Ben Marcus's books The Age of Wire and String and Notable American Women were considered "experimental" fiction because of his unconventional use of...
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Through a series of personal journeys, each interwoven with scenes from Haiti's extraordinary past, Amy Wilentz, a brilliant young writer/ reporter, brings to life this turbulent and fascinating country.
Amy Wilentz is the author of two previous books, The Rainy Season: Haiti Since Duvalier and Martyrs' Crossing, a novel. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and three sons.
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