"Take it slow when walking over rocks." – Uruguayan proverbTo understand a nation, you must walk through its shadows.From the blood-soaked battlegrounds of colonial conquest to the revolutionary fires of 1970s Montevideo, The Red Masks of Montevideo weaves a sweeping, multi-generational tale of passion, politics, myth, and memory in one of South America's smallest yet most resilient republics-Uruguay.Spanning over four centuries of turmoil, betrayal, and survival, this novel paints an unflinching portrait of a people shaped by conquest, internal strife, and the elusive pursuit of justice. From the early Spanish settlers and indigenous resistance to the rise of modern political militancy, Uruguay's identity is formed in fire and silence-and the Red Masks are always watching.A richly layered historical novel, this book is both epic in scope and deeply personal in tone. It speaks to the haunted heart of Latin America-where legends blur with lived experience, and history is never truly past.📚 Perfect for readers who admire the storytelling traditions of Mario Vargas Llosa, Gabriel García Márquez, Isabel Allende, and Eduardo Galeano.If you've ever wanted to truly understand Uruguay-its pain, its pride, and its poetry-this is where your journey begins.Read less James Dargan is the author of over thirty books spanning crime, noir, satire, historical fiction, and literary fiction. Known for razor-sharp dialogue, vivid characters, and a knack for weaving grit with dark humour, his work ranges from the hard-boiled streets of the Napoleon Clancy thrillers to the sprawling crime sagas of The Bayside City series, the evocative Latin American novels, and a host of standalone titles.Dargan's novels often drop readers into morally complex worlds where loyalty is fragile, justice is elusive, and survival depends on quick thinking and a little luck. Influenced by the likes of Elmore Leonard, Dennis Lehane, and Cormac McCarthy, his prose balances propulsive storytelling with atmospheric detail, creating stories that are as cinematic as they are immersive.Whether exploring mob wars and political corruption, the quiet desperation of outsiders, or the chaos of history's turning points, Dargan writes with an unflinching eye and a storyteller's instinct for pacing, character, and place. His work is as much about the people caught in the crossfire as it is about the bullets themselves.James Dargan: Writer, Raconteur, Blogger, and Journalist.For more detailed information on the latest news on his books, please visit: jamesdargan.com
