Where They Burn Books, They Also Burn People

Hispanic American Heritage Stories

By: Marcos Antonio Hernandez

Narrated by: 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.

Maybe I’m not smart enough

The story was written well enough, but I hated following these two bozos through their time lines. I get these things really happen, it just did not come together in a fulfilling way. And maybe that’s the point. I think this book just wasn’t for me, but I do think many people would really enjoy this story.

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.

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.