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At the dawn of Mexican Civil War two adversaries form a surprising bond in this brutal and often stunningly brilliant novel (Booklist, starred review).Mexico, 1910. The landscape pulses with the force of the upcoming revolution, an atmosphere rich in opportunity for a criminal like Rawbone. His fortune arrives across the haze of the Sierra Blanca in the form of a truck loaded with weapons. But Rawbones plan spins against him when hes caught smuggling the munitions across the border.In the custody of the new formed Bureau of Investigation, Rawbone seizes his chance of immunity. The deal: continue along revolutionary road into the Mexican undergroundunder the command of El Pasos BOI Agent John Lourdes. But Rawbone and Lourdes share more than a trek into dangerous territory. They share a gamechanging past that only one man is aware of, paving the way for a hallucinogenic epic . . . [and] one of the most exciting literary pairings since Fagin met Twist (Todd Field, Academy Award nominated director of the forthcoming film version of The Creed of Violence).Peckinpahs The Wild Bunch, crossed with . . . Red Dead Redemption (Crimespree Magazine) and set against a backdrop of intrigue, corruption, and the greed of war, The Creed of Violence bears a distantcousin relationship to The Treasure of the Sierra Madre . . . a crazy pleasure . . . rustic and roughhouse (The Washington Post).
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- Q: What is the genre of 'The Creed of Violence'? A: 'The Creed of Violence' is categorized as a Contemporary novel, set against the backdrop of the Mexican Civil War.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Creed of Violence'? A: The author of 'The Creed of Violence' is Boston Teran.
- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: 'The Creed of Violence' has a total of 320 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Creed of Violence' published? A: 'The Creed of Violence' was published on October 20, 2009.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Creed of Violence' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What condition is 'The Creed of Violence' in? A: 'The Creed of Violence' is offered as a New book.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Creed of Violence'? A: 'The Creed of Violence' explores themes of intrigue, corruption, and the impact of war, framed within a gripping narrative.
- Q: Is there any notable praise for 'The Creed of Violence'? A: Yes, it has been described as a 'brutal and often stunningly brilliant novel' by Booklist and has been compared to classics like 'Peckinpah’s The Wild Bunch'.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of the book? A: Readers can expect a compelling narrative that blends historical context with thrilling character dynamics, described as 'hallucinogenic epic' by critics.
- Q: Where does the story of 'The Creed of Violence' take place? A: The story unfolds in Mexico during the early 1910s, specifically at the onset of the Mexican Civil War.