Third and Indiana

"Third and Indiana" takes readers on a journey through the treacherous drug wars of a Philadelphia neighborhood known as the Badlands. The violence is pervasive, and each death is marked by a chalk outline on the street. Ofelia Santoro searches these streets for her son Gabriel, who has become involved with the brutal drug dealers. Steve Lopez's fast-moving novel is a gritty portrayal of America's urban wastelands and the humanity that may save them. With strong, cinematic imagery and a powerful message, "Third and Indiana" is a must-read for fans of documentary-style novels.