Bird Songs Don't Lie - by Gordon Lee Johnson (Hardcover)

Bird Songs Don't Lie is a deeply moving collection of short stories and essays by Gordon Lee Johnson (Cupeño/Cahuilla) that cements his voice as a master of fiction writing.

Set on the fictional San Ignacio reservation in Southern California, these stories introduce unforgettable characters like Plato Pena, Roddy Foo, and Etta, who face down ordinary and devastating circumstances with grit and determination.

With effortless genre-switching, perspective-shifting, and tense-changing, Johnson vividly evokes people and places that are both fictional but profoundly true to life.

The nonfiction sections of the book explore complex connections between past and present, offering a revealing look into the author's life on the Pala Reservation.

Whether you're looking for a powerful exploration of identity, a gripping mystery, or simply a moving portrayal of everyday life, Bird Songs Don't Lie is sure to leave a lasting impression.