Eddie's father, two uncles, and best friend are all dead, and it's a
struggle for him not to end up the same way. Violence makes Fresno
wallow in tears, as if a huge onion were buried beneath the city. Making
an effort to walk a straight line despite constant temptations and
frustrations, Eddie searches for answers--and discovers that his closest
friends may actually be his worst enemies.
Includes a reader's guide and a glossary of Spanish words and phrases.