The Marfa Blues - searching for treasure

Vera DeSoto runs a cafe in Marfa, Texas in 1968. The cowboys and truckers who come in hope for a chance with her, but she enjoys living alone and isn’t ready to settle down with anyone. Vera collects strays—wayward people looking for second chances. A 14-year-old girl, two hippie boys, and a young artist find their way into her life and suddenly, Vera is joining them in a search for buried treasure in the badlands of Southwest Texas. Each will discover what finding treasure really means.

Egenes gives us a mismatched group of characters that explores themes of family and redemption, with varying interpretations of 'treasure'. Offbeat and character-driven, we’re taken from hippie culture to desert adventure, with giant cloned cows and a psychic raven, as the novel balances whimsy with real emotional stakes. Author of the award-winning Man & Horse: The Long Ride Across America.