Daniel Alarcon Books in Order

These stories follow lives divided by political violence, migration and private conflict, moving between Lima and New York. Terrorists, would-be emigrants and a reporter turned street clown confront choices that expose the pressures shaping people at society’s margins.

In a country scarred by civil war, Norma hosts a radio program that reunites people with missing relatives. A boy arrives carrying a village's list of the disappeared, reviving questions about the fate of Norma's own husband.

Edited by Daniel Alarcón, this collection gathers novelists' responses to questions about creating fiction, from outlines and influences to compelling characters. Their differing approaches offer insights into the practical routines and imaginative decisions behind writing novels.

In this graphic novel with Sheila Alvarado, Peruvian journalist Oscar Uribe investigates the lives of Lima's street clowns. His reporting coincides with his father's death, forcing him to consider family secrets and the influences shaping his identity.

Frustrated actor Nelson joins a touring revival of a politically charged play by his theatrical hero. Traveling through a South American country immerses him in the troupe's history, drawing his ambitions into the consequences of another man's past.

These stories follow people navigating migration, family obligations, violence, and uncertain futures. Characters ranging from displaced families to a Los Angeles gang member confront betrayal and the possibility of rebuilding lives shaped by loss and upheaval.