"With all the haunting beauty of a dusty desert road, Memories of Lucinda Eco sweeps the reader into a magic-infused Baja California..." Kevin J. Anderson, New York Times bestselling coauthor of Dune: House Atreides.
Somebody cursed Lucinda's Abuelita.
But who? And why?
And why are the authorities and her family too frightened to investigate?
When Lucinda recognizes she is Abuelita's only hope for survival, she and her best friend enlist the help of the most unlikely ally, the son of the local gang boss...
...the gang boss Abuelita killed.
Using bruja witchcraft, Lucinda and her friends open a gateway to relive Abuelita's memories, only to discover terrible secrets and powerful enemies who pose an even greater danger than a single curse.
Can the teens outsmart the villains and find the answers they need before it's too late?
"With thrilling worldbuilding, bold writing, and a heroine to root for, Memories of Lucinda Eco has all the elements I'm looking for in a fantasy." Lauren Kate, New York Times bestselling author of the Fallen series
"...a spellbinding blend of magic and mystery, alive with tension, laughs, and real emotional resonance." BookLife by Publisher's Weekly
"Barnes' polished prose engages throughout... The resuit is an ominous, dreamy tale..." Kirkus Reviews