Mourning Doves

In K. M. Vittetoe’s breakout novel, Luisa copes with single motherhood when tragedy strikes. Luisa strives to reform her life while dealing with the secrets and addictions of her parents’ past. Circumstances create a unique bond between Luisa and Warren, an older, reclusive neighbor. This episodic novel weaves three stories together: Luisa’s tragic present, Warren’s abusive past, and the heart-wrenching love story of Luisa’s parents, Reeve, a Texas rancher’s daughter, and Aurelio, a Mexican immigrant. Dreams, broken and fulfilled, connect the characters on a journey that begins in Denver and leads them toward the Mexican border.