Where They Burn Books, They Also Burn People

Hispanic American Heritage Stories

De: Marcos Antonio Hernandez

Narrado por: Edgar A. Hernandez

Two stand-alone books with alternating chapters—the way the combination is meant to be experienced. One pulled from the pages of history, the other imagining its implications for the present.

They’re devoted to God. But will doing the Lord’s work lead them into darkness?

1549. Convinced he’s destined to fulfill a whispered prophecy, Friar Diego de Landa labors to convert the Maya of the Yucatán Peninsula. Discovering a brutal Spanish landowner persecuting the native population, Friar Diego determines to protect them and punish the cruel man. But when he repatriates thousands of Maya and uproots centuries of indigenous traditions, the priest’s obsession may end up destroying them all.

2010. Cortez Vuscar is convinced his father will return if he can grow their church’s congregation. Certain he’s found his true love and believing they can attract churchgoers together, Cortez sets out to win her from her wealthy and unfaithful boyfriend. But his fascination with the famous literature she’s reading infects his mind with a deadly descent into madness….

Can these men save their religion without destroying what they love?

Where They Burn Books, They Also Burn People is the gripping combination of two books in the Hispanic American Heritage Stories series, based on historical events. If you like indigenous revenge, villain origin stories, and the consuming force of religious fervor, then you’ll love this illuminating tale about Catholicism’s shadowed past.

Buy Where They Burn Books, They Also Burn People to spark karmic retribution today!

©2021 Marcos Antonio Hernandez (P)2022 Marcos Antonio Hernandez

Masterfully Written

A well woven and insightful work! The narration was also clear and engaging. Looking forward to seeing more from this author.

Great title

The title is deceiving. I thought it would be full of knowledge but it was just a basic story.
Sad part is that the story didn’t get decent until chapter 31.
Over all I was disappointed.

The ending

I did not like the performance. It sounded robotic and mundane, which made the book drag.

Amazingly told!

As Puerto Rican, this book spoke volumes to what could have been the abuse done by Spain to Puerto Rico. Beautiful, yet heartbreaking storytelling that made me reflect on my roots and my ideas of what it means to be part of the Latino community. Loved it! Here for more books by Marcos Antonio Hernandez.

Really good book

Would highly recommend this book and both books being read chapter to chapter made it better.

I would recommend this book to everyone(and do)

Some characters were too realistic and a bit aggravating at times but I enjoyed the history lesson and storytelling. I liked the fact it was two novels in one. It really gave off the proper effect on me that the characters were so reflective of each other in the storytelling style. The generational trauma was realistic but poetic. I really enjoyed the latter half of the book, it is a slow burn of events.

it's provocative

The story has a very long build up, and the ending was mediocre. Not a fan of alternating chapters I would have preferred the books to be separated. The chapters on the Spanish were provocative and had me thinking about life in the late 1500's

Amazing

Wonderful listen, captivating from beginning to end. Father Diego is a monster;go figure Cortez’s story

Started out boring, but became very engaging

I enjoyed the historical fiction, parallels between stories, and attention to detail. Both stories make you empathize with the villains enough to continue listening, but leaves you wanting there to be some semblance of justice. There isn’t. A lot like real life, we still struggle with judgmental church communities, issues of mental health, and a bloody history of colonialism and native erasure.

Such a great story, worthy of a movie.

I enjoyed the timelines both storylines told. I enjoyed the how the story would teach little known tidbits of history. I loved where and how the book ended. Would love to see this as a movie or played on on television.