(PRLeap.com) "Route 66: The Whole Enchilada", a new book by J.P. Barelli, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.Author J.P. Barelli announces the release of his latest novel, "Route 66: The Whole Enchilada," a haunting and evocative exploration of life on the fringes of the "Main Street of America." Set against the backdrop of the legendary highway's decline, the book weaves a tale of family secrets, desert folklore, and the search for prosperity in a changing world.
Where History Meets the Supernatural
When Route 66 opened in 1926, it served as a vital artery for commerce and migration, connecting the Midwest to the Pacific Coast. However, by the 1950s, the rise of the interstate system began to bypass the very towns that gave the highway its soul.
"Route 66: The Whole Enchilada" brings readers to one such place: Santa Cuervo, New Mexico. The story follows a young boy and his teenage sister as they navigate a landscape steeped in superstition and isolation. As they struggle to escape poverty and seek their own "odyssey to maturity," they find their path blocked by deeply buried family secrets.
As the highway delivers strangers and omens to their doorstep, the siblings are pulled into a mystery long hidden in the desert dust. In Santa Cuervo, the past does not stay buried-it rises.
About the Author
J.P. Barelli brings an extraordinary breadth of experience to his storytelling. A native of Kansas City, Missouri, Barelli's career spans law, theology, and aviation. His professional background includes:
- Legal: Former Assistant Prosecutor, Senior Corporate Attorney, Supervising Public Defender, and Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore.
- Education: Juris Doctorate (University of Missouri), M.A. in Applied Orthodox Theology (University of Balamond), and a postgraduate degree from Thunderbird School of Global Management.
- Service: An ordained Roman Catholic Deacon, Chaplain, and licensed pilot.
Barelli currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona, where the rugged beauty of the Southwest continues to inspire his work.
"Route 66: The Whole Enchilada," is a 368-page paperback with a retail price of $24.00 (eBook $19.00). The ISBN is 979-8-89127-693-2. Published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For members of the press, to request a review copy or author interview, please visit https://bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com/pages/media-requests or to buy the book, visit our online bookstore at https://bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com/products/route-66-the-whole-enchilada For more information on publishing services, please visit https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/
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