22nd February, 2025 in Recommended Reads

Coyote by Adam Cosco

“Miguel is left standing in the garden, surrounded by the beauty of a life he built but no longer recognizes, haunted by the simple dreams he left behind.” The novel, Coyote, by Adam Cosco pulls us into the past and present of Miguel Vargas, skillfully exploring his life in Mexico and Texas, leading to ongoing surprises at the motives of its characters. We are taken into the complications of a past filled with regret, as we question the ultimate desire of Miguel and how he reaches the destruction of his efforts at a luxurious life.  Coyote excels at its use of suspense, as we begin to doubt the priorities and actions of its central character and those around him. The novel highlights the lasting effects of past choices, even those that may be the best one in the moment.