On the Mad River

By Lucrecia Guerrero

Book Overview

In On the Mad River, the paths of three individuals from disparate corners of the United States and diverse ethnic backgrounds unfold against a backdrop of yearning for connection and belonging. Rosa Linda del Rio escaping her past, impulsively hitchhikes with Enon, a violent drifter seeking completion through her. Fleeing from him, Rosa Linda arrives in Mad River, Ohio, navigating a neighborhood called "Hillbilly Heaven" undergoing gentrification. Here, she encounters Donnie Ray Camper, a loner with suppressed emotions, drawn to her free spirit. As their friendship develops, intertwining diverse working-class cultures, the trio's combustible personalities set the stage for a violent and revelatory climax. On the Mad River explores themes of friendship, family, community, and the universal quest for connection amidst a tumultuous journey of self-discovery.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1957840269
• ISBN13: 9781957840260
• Release Date: February 2024
• Publisher: Mouthfeel Press
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"