Come Together, Fall Apart

The collection of tales set on the dusty streets and humid beaches of contemporary Panama, introduces readers to several young people at emotional crossroads.

The characters in this eloquent, muted debut collection are eager to enjoy life, though thwarted by the inimical conditions of a Panama in transition after the collapse of Noriega's rule.

Each story is a poignant portrayal of love, loss, and longing, showcasing the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

The title novella, set in late 1989 on the eve of the American invasion of Panama, affectingly reveals a country "teetering on the edge of a cliff" through the fate of a family forced to leave their ancestral Panama City home.

This collection is a must-read for anyone looking for thoughtful and moving stories that capture the essence of the human experience.