Read by Vangie Gunn

Somebody cursed Lucinda's Abuelita. But who? And why? And why are the authorities and her family too frightened to investigate? When Lucinda recognizes she is Abuelita's only hope for survival, she and her best friend enlist the help of the most unlikely ally, the son of the local gang boss… …the gang boss her family killed. Using bruja witchcraft, Lucinda and her friends open a gateway to relive Abuelita's memories, only to discover terrible secrets and powerful enemies who pose an even greater danger than a single curse. Can the teens outsmart the villains and find the answers they need before it's too late? Scott T. Barnes grew up on a farm, lived, studied and worked in multiple countries, and now resides in Orange County, Californiaas a proud husband and father of two girls. He studies samurai arts (Nami Ryu Aiki Kenjutsu) with James Williams and RussianSystema with Joseph Stoltman. He writes primarily fantasy and science fi ction, but also has a keen interest in history. His science fiction story "Insect Sculptor" won the Writers of the Future award. He also edits the magazine NewMyths. You can fi nd him at workin independent coffee houses all over the southland

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