The Wall
by Joseph Hayes
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Pub Date Sep 09 2018 | Archive Date Dec 22 2018
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Description
Miguel Sanchez is a talented and dynamic attorney who has earned a reputation as a passionate crusader for immigration rights. His charisma and his accomplishments have made him a media darling and paved the way for his explosion onto the national political scene. But he is not who he purports to be. He is the nation’s most high-profile illegal immigrant, a secret known to almost no one other than his shadowy handlers. Together, they have an agenda – punish America for its past sins and undermine this country’s prosperity and way of life. Since childhood, Sanchez has been conditioned to believe in that cause and to do whatever it takes to see that mission through. Now he is on the cusp of acquiring the power to do exactly that.
Bobby Rivera is the son of Mexican parents who raised him in South Texas, where they were employed under temporary work visas. Although he grew up living in constant fear of the government and deportation, he loves America and the opportunities it has afforded him. He and Miguel share a past – a close friendship as teenagers that was marred by tragedy and dark secrets as well as Miguel’s sudden and unexplained disappearance.
Bobby’s peaceful life as a funeral director in San Antonio is thrown into turmoil when Miguel unexpectedly reenters his life. Bobby realizes that he is the only person outside Miguel’s circle who knows Miguel’s secret and his hidden agenda. Bobby’s loyalty to his old friend conflicts with his loyalty to his country, not to mention his conscience. Will this young man who has spent his entire life looking over his shoulder and running from trouble have the courage to confront it head-on? How far will Miguel go to protect his dark secret? Will the life of fame, fortune and accomplishment Miguel has achieved change his heart and cause him to embrace rather than attack his adoptive country?
The Wall is an intelligent, fast-paced thriller that combines page-turning suspense with a thought-provoking exploration of one of the most controversial, sensitive and far-reaching issues of our time – immigration. It examines the opportunities, fears and challenges of recent immigrants and their children. It portrays the changing complexion of America in a way that is sensitive and hopeful. It contrasts life on opposite sides of the border wall, but more importantly, it vividly depicts the walls that exist in the minds and hearts of those trying to assimilate and those who resist.
Advance Praise
"This is a story about childhood friends, young romance, and high school football that seamlessly evolves into a thrilling story of secrets, social climbing, bribery and murder ... A fast-paced novel." Kirkus Reviews
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9780692154458 |
| PRICE | $7.99 (USD) |
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Doug Y, Educator
A great novel to jump start your brain into thinking about the immigration issue. In the beginning three Texas border town high school friends are introduced, all with different histories regarding their American citizenship. Following two murders our story jumps ahead twenty years and we find one of the three as a potential candidate for national office. Those murders come back to haunt the candidate and those closest to Himes as “The Cause” becomes more important than the people in the way.
Heath H, Media/Journalist
The Wall
By Joseph Hayes
4 stars.
Is it really possible to make a difference in the world? Is it really true that anyone can become president of the USA? Is there really people behind the political scenes pulling all the strings?
Miguel Sanchez is a talent attorney with a hidden past, on the cusp of ruling America. For his entire life he has had those behind him pulling strings.
I found the book to be fast paced from start to climax, not getting stuck in the middle as some authors tend to do. The plot and characters are well developed through the pace and mini climax’s of the story.
It does set up those initial questions for the thinkers to mull over. It is mostly though a novel dealing with an immigration issue, and the test of friendship.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing a review copy in return for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
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Nancy W, Reviewer
I thought this was a very interesting story and especially for the times we are living in now. Miguel Sanchez is an immigration attorney who wins a case before the Supreme Court on immigration. His background is rather unusual. Twenty years ago he was a different young man. This story takes you on the changes in his life and his friend, Bobby. It also shows what powerful men behind the man can make happen. Well worth the read.
Miriam O, Reviewer
I was enjoying this book until the end which I thought was predictable and wrapped up too conveniently which is why I didn't give it 5 stars. I would like to thank the publishers and netgalley for letting me have the book to review and the opinions expressed are entirely my own views.
Lilian Astrid G, Reviewer
All in all a nice book. Swift and telling, educational and in spite of the tough story neither brutal nor sad. I liked it, and although I‘d not consider it great literature I‘d recommend it for a shared reading experience in the classroom.
Rochelle F, Reviewer
I am grateful to Netgalley and the publishers for the ARC in exchange for the honest review.
This is the first time I have ready anything by this author and I must say it was a great read.
Made me think of what’s going on with our country and the Government this novel hits very close to current events happening right now in the government. Miguel Sanchez is an immigration attorney who wins a case before the Supreme Court on immigration. His background is rather unusual. Twenty years ago he was a different young man. This story takes you on the changes in his life and his friend, Bobby. It also shows what powerful men behind the man can make happen. Well worth the read.
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