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Series: Book 1 in the Outlaw Saints Duology Genre: Young Adult (YA) Urban Fantasy, Mythological & Folklore, Swashbuckler/Pirate Fantasy It follows Mateo Matisse, a teen musician in Brooklyn's diaspora community of San Madrigal, who discovers ancient powers and a connection to his sunken island homeland after witnessing a murder during a cultural festival. The book blends fantasy, romance, and mythology, exploring themes of diaspora, community, and identity through a unique mix of pirate, Jewish, and Santería folklore. Tropes: the lost homeland, syncretic culture (specifically Sephardic Jews, Cuban Santeros, & pirates), the chosen one, awakened powers, godly intervention, star-crossed romance, mentor & student, ancient evil returns Hand signed, art/letter, reversible dust jacket, custom designed map endpapers