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Elizabeth Gonzalez James

    This author explores complex human relationships and lived experiences through her distinctive narratives. Her writing is marked by its depth of insight and a unique style that draws readers into a swirl of emotions and ideas. By following human destinies in various situations, she offers a perspective on universal themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning. Her works are an invitation to reflect on one's own existence and the essence of human being.

    The Bullet Swallower
    Mona At Sea
    • 2024

      The Bullet Swallower

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Set in the Wild West, the narrative unfolds around Antonio Gonzalez, a formidable bandido driven by a quest for vengeance against the Texas Rangers. Inspired by the author's great-grandfather, this gripping tale intertwines themes of revenge and fate, as Death observes the unfolding drama with keen interest. The story promises a thrilling exploration of justice and the consequences of a relentless pursuit of retribution.

      The Bullet Swallower
    • 2021

      Mona At Sea

      • 270 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      3.7(101)Add rating

      In this sharp, witty debut, Elizabeth Gonzalez James introduces us to Mona Mireles — observant to a fault, unflinching in her opinions, and uncompromisingly confident in her professional abilities. Mona is a Millennial perfectionist who fails upwards in the midst of the 2008 economic crisis.Despite her potential, and her top- of-her-class college degree, Mona finds herself unemployed, living with her parents, and adrift in life and love. Mona’s the sort who says exactly the right thing at absolutely the wrong moments, seeing the world through a cynic’s eyes. In the financial and social malaise of the early 2000s, Mona walks a knife’s edge as she faces down unemployment, underemployment, the complexities of adult relationships, and the downward spiral of her parents’ shattering marriage. The more Mona craves perfection and order, the more she is forced to see that it is never attainable. Mona’s journey asks the question: When we find what gives our life meaning, will we be ready for it?

      Mona At Sea