Three local authors have written books that are either new or newly available.
“Laundry Day’” by Rhonda Brew of Patagonia chronicles her two years in a federal prison following arrest for possession of marijuana. Brew records the mundane daily routines of prison life with wit and candor, recounting from a journal she kept throughout her time there.
“Milo’s Treasure,” by R.L. Alford, is the fictional story of Milo Striker, from his early days as an Army Lieutenant in the 4th Calvary at Fort Lowell, to his retirement ceremony at Fort Huachuca. Alford lives in Patagonia.
“The Other Side,” by Martin Lahiff, is a story of events in Mexico, from the Spanish conquest to its independence. It depicts the challenges that Mexico has had to overcome, from the perspective of someone with great respect and reverence for this country and its people. Lahiff makes his home in Patagonia.