A Jaguar on the Roof

A Jaguar on the Roof is a story about immigration, discrimination, and the struggle to make a place in a poor and violent place. This narrative describes the strivings of one such family, and the realization that vigilance and valor are sometimes necessary in such a wary world. So starts a tale of familial sacrifice and personal redemption:

"Night rain fell upon the small stone house of Luis Sanchez.

"Dark droplets plummeted down with the steady strength of the many, washing along the worn s...