Unforgettable characters converge on Santa Teresa – a fictional Juarez – on the U.S.-Mexico border. As in life, hundreds of factory workers have disappeared. This impressive work is divided into five tales, each focusing on an interweaving story. Winner of the 2008 National Book Critic's Circle Award for Fiction. "Masterwork... In a swirling maelstrom, these five voices remain firmly entrenched in listeners' minds."—Booklist