King of the Moon: A Novel of Baja California

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Summary: A positive review
Review: Gene Kira's "King of the Moon" is one of the best fictional books on Baja to be published in my lifetime. The characters jump off the page to give you a vivid feel for the country and its people as they accept what the land and life gives them and struggle to make the best of what they are given. You will begin to understand why there are people like myself who have come to love the country and its stoic, warm-hearted people. For a real insight into Baja, try "King of the Moon".....Gary Graham, Baja on the Fly.

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Summary: Looking forward to reading if it ever gets here
Review: Have heard great reviews and can't wait to get it. The 24 hour shipping is now at 144 hours and counting. Not very happy with my first attempt to order from Amazon.com

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Summary: Pour yourself a marguerita
Review: I came upon this book by accident and have recommended it highly. It has all the flavor of John Steinbeck, a powerful set of characters and a fine story line with humor and pathos. I hope Mr. Kira writes some more fiction for us to appreciate.

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Summary: Something about this cover...
Review: I can feel the warmth of that rising sun everytime I look at the scene on this cover [we use it as our screensaver]. I'm sure I've been to this place. Just as this cover scene will rekindle memories for Baja travelers, this story is so vivid you may later try to recall if these were people you've actually met,places you've been yourself, and maybe even that chubasco you went through back in 19[??]!

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Summary: One of the Best!
Review: I loved, I laughed, I cried! This book truly captures the magic of the baja, and the special people who call it home or a home away from. I highly recommend it to anyone in love with this special "last best place".

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Summary: The heart of the true bajacaliforniano is depicted here.
Review: No other book about Baja California has ever eaten into my soul as Gene Kira's "King of the Moon." I have known and traveled throughout Baja for many, many years. I saw these people. I spoke to them. Through this book, Kira has brought composites of all of the people of this remarkable Mexican peninsula.

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Summary: Pour yourself a marguerita
Review: On a whim I suggested this book to my reading group--as I would be hosting the meeting to discuss it and wanted an excuse to serve salsa and chips. It was a delight to read.

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Summary: The heart of the true bajacaliforniano is depicted here.
Review: This marvelous novel is a lot more than a "book about Baja California". It is a rare invitation to join a village of fascinating characters you will never forget. Mr. Kira reveals an astounding ability to understand and empathize with the inhabitants of a desert fishing village by the Sea of Cortez, seemingly isolated, but still vulnerable to forces from the "outside". This is an important book of intriguing complexity. There are moments true magic; there are times when you will want to laugh out loud or be silenced by sadness. We have spent some time in Baja and we can assure you that this book is right on the mark. Mr Kira knows what he is writing about.This is not a book to be missed!