To The End of the World (Malamor Trilogy) - Softcover

Valenzuela, Jose Ignacio

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0997290439 ISBN 13: 9780997290431

Publisher: Deletrea, 2018

Synopsis

A captivating story bound to leave you breathless from internationally acclaimed author Jose Ignacio Valenzuela. When Angela receives an eerie text message from her estranged, best-friend Patricia, her heart stops. Something is off and Angela knows it. She quickly embarks on a biting quest to Almahue, a small town in the Chilean Patagonia, which, according to the Malamor Legend, is cursed to live without love or face death. Deception and mystery unfold, as true love leaves Angela defying the legend she once brushed off and fighting alongside the entire town for their own lives. The first book in a trilogy you won't be able to put down.

About this title

About the Author:

José Ignacio Valenzuela, also known as Chascas, has captured the hearts and imagination of readers all over the world with his versatile style and captivating writing for literature, film, television, and theater. He has written over 20 telenovelas for audiences in Chile, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the US, including Santa Diabla and La casa de al lado, both produced by Telemundo US, and aired in prime time all over the world, shattering all ratings. His 2004 TV series Amores earned him an Emmy nomination. He is the author of Miente, Puerto Rico’s official entry to the 2009 Oscars, and co-author of La sangre iluminada, which won the support of the Sundance Institute in 2001. In 1999, he won the Prix du Grand Jury in France for his work as a screenwriter.

In the literary world, José Ignacio Valenzuela has been listed as one of the 10 best Latin American writers under 40 by About.com, then a subsidiary of The New York Times. He has published over 15 books for adults, teens, and children, many of which, including the Malamor Trilogy, have become best sellers in multiple countries. In 2017, Valenzuela sold the rights of the three books to a Hollywood studio. To the End of the World, the first book in the trilogy, was published in English in 2018.

A Chilean native, José Ignacio Valenzuela lived in Mexico, Puerto Rico and New York before settling in Miami, where he currently resides.

Review:

José Ignacio Valenzuela has achieved with this trilogy something very difficult: a book series which is pleasant because of its storyline, full of constant action, fantasy and mystery, but also one which is suggestive to the eternal hero’s journey (...) It will not only captivate young readers but everybody who enjoys reading adventure stories.
Carmen Dolores Hernández - El Nuevo Día

It is exciting to see a book of magical realism/fantasy in translation that will appeal to the Harry Potter generation. The characters are engaging, and the plot is a great combination of fantasy elements and suspenseful mystery. Looking forward to Book 2.
-Joy Walsh, Educator

Great read for young people and adults. Magic realism from the new millennium. The plot develops very fast and engulfs the reader from the first page. I recommend it!
TT Torres

Well done! No more to add. Jose Ignacio’s writing is amazing and the trilogy was worth reading.
Margarita R . Dager

The book is AMAZING. It transports you in that magical realism way that is so special to Latin American writers.
MG

Great and fun!
Silvia G. Alatorre

Angela is an Anthropology student at the University of Santiago who goes literally to the end of the world to a small and scary fishing village in Patagonia, to rescue her best friend (who may or may not deserve rescuing!). In the midst of horror and grave danger (is there any other kind?) and at great risk to all involved she also finds true love.
This is a story for Young Adults, I guess, but I think it is for readers of all ages (because I loved it and I am a few light years away from being a “Young Adult!”)
It is refreshing and rare to have a young woman as the hero: She is smart, brave, up to the physical challenges, in serious love, and fiercely loyal!
You’ll love it!
Like Nancy Drew on steroids!
Karen – Reader

JD DeHart (Reviewer) has just reviewed To The End of the World.

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Nicely written, and a book I would gladly recommend for readers who want to expand into a wider range of science fiction authors. This book was a delightful surprise and promises to set up other literary entries.

Great plot! Easy to read.
Amazon Customer

This is the first time I read a book by Chascas and it has left me with a great feeling... this book had me engrossed with its unique story...You won’t regret it!
Lola- Reader

About this edition

• Publisher: Deletrea
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 0997290439
• ISBN 13: 9780997290431
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 244