The Crossing of Sixto Jaramillo Author:Betty Green Set on the border between the United States and Mexico, Betty Green's new novel tells the fascinating story of Miranda Littlefield, a United States Border Agent, and her quest to find the murderer of a Mexican Customs Agent's son. Miranda's investigation leads her into Mexico, the Quechan Indian Reservation, and a past and present tinged with my... more »sticism, ancient traditions, and history. As her search proceeds, Miranda's recognition of her own Indian/Mexican/Anglo heritage grows stronger, and she is forced to come to grips with feelings of which she has never before been aware. Combining colorful and detailed descriptions with an action-packed narrative, this novel is an entertaining and certainly timely book, given the current anxiety concerning the United States/Mexican border issues. Author Betty Green not only presents the reader with a gripping storyline, she infuses her tale with multi-cultural references, engaging characters, and a subtle touch of magic.« less