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1. 1. The Assassins

   

   Master Sergeant Cesario Flores is a troubled career noncommissioned officer who feels secure in his well ordered life. When his daughter Juana joins the tuned in, dropped out generation he unravels and commits murder. Set in the United States during the 1970s, the novel concerns two specific killings and examines a broader murderous way of life in a violent era at home and abroad.

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2. 2. The Understudy

   

   The novel follows the journey of a young and ambitious actor who struggles to find his place in the competitive world of theater. As he navigates the challenges of understudying a leading role, he grapples with personal insecurities and the pressure to succeed. The story delves into themes of identity, ambition, and the sacrifices one makes in the pursuit of artistic success, offering a poignant exploration of the complexities of the human spirit and the relentless drive for recognition and fulfillment in the performing arts.