Under the Corrupt Sun

By Mario Rivera

UNDER THE CORRUPT SUN A Short suspense novel that won't let you breathe. In La Ceniza, the sun burns the skin, but fear burns the soul.

Julián Rosas, an ex-detective shattered by his past, sought refuge in the forgotten town of La Ceniza, a small Mexican village where terror has a red 'X' for a signature. Under the iron fist of 'El Ingeniero, ' extortion and disappearances are everyday occurrences, and silence is the only law.

But the brutal death of an innocent child ignites a spark in Julián's soul, forcing him to confront the hell he thought he had left behind. His path crosses with Isabel Rojas, a young, idealistic journalist who arrives in La Ceniza seeking the truth, armed only with her recorder and an unwavering faith in justice.

Trapped in a relentless hunt by 'El Ingeniero's' men, Julián and Isabel forge a desperate alliance. Every step they take uncovers darker secrets, a web of corruption and depravity so profound it threatens to consume them. They know the truth is their only weapon, but revealing it could cost them their lives.

Can two broken souls purge the darkness hidden beneath the relentless Morelos sun, or will La Ceniza be the epitaph of their last act of bravery?

"Under the Corrupt Sun" is a visceral and thrilling short novel that will immerse you in the depths of human wickedness, the fight for justice in a lawless world, and the unyielding quest for redemption. Perfect for an intense, fast read you won't be able to put down.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FG2QRCZB
• ISBN13: 9798290175058
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"