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Locas

by Yxta Maya Murray

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Publisher Comments:

A rhythmic, terrifying plunge into East L.A. gang life, "Locas" is the story of two teenage girls whose gun trade is about to explode into the big business of drugs. "A stunning debut novel".--"Ms".

Synopsis:

A plunge into Los Angeles gang life, Locas is the story of two girls under the pressure of urban warfare. "Murray perfectly captures the patois and fury of the Mexican women of the East L.A. neighborhood Echo Park." — Publishers Weekly
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780802135643
Author:
Murray, Yxta Maya
Publisher:
Grove Press
Location:
New York, N.Y.
Subject:
General
Subject:
Literary
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Action & Adventure
Subject:
Gangs
Subject:
Mexican american women
Subject:
Boxers (Sports)
Subject:
Los angeles
Subject:
Bildungsromans
Subject:
Los angeles (calif.)
Subject:
Literature-A to Z
Copyright:
1998
Edition Number:
1st ed.
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series Volume:
947
Publication Date:
19980431
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Language:
English
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
8.25 x 5.5 in 10.5 oz
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