Where They Burn Books, They Also Burn People

Hispanic American Heritage Stories

By: Marcos Antonio Hernandez

Narrated by: Edgar A. Hernandez

Length: 14 hrs

Publisher's summary

Two stand-alone books with alternating chapters—the way the combination is meant to be experienced. One pulled from the pages of history, the other imagining its implications for the present.

They’re devoted to God. But will doing the Lord’s work lead them into darkness?

1549. Convinced he’s destined to fulfill a whispered prophecy, Friar Diego de Landa labors to convert the Maya of the Yucatán Peninsula. Discovering a brutal Spanish landowner persecuting the native population, Friar Diego determines to protect them and punish the cruel man. But when he repatriates thousands of Maya and uproots centuries of indigenous traditions, the priest’s obsession may end up destroying them all.

2010. Cortez Vuscar is convinced his father will return if he can grow their church’s congregation. Certain he’s found his true love and believing they can attract churchgoers together, Cortez sets out to win her from her wealthy and unfaithful boyfriend. But his fascination with the famous literature she’s reading infects his mind with a deadly descent into madness….

Can these men save their religion without destroying what they love?

Where They Burn Books, They Also Burn People is the gripping combination of two books in the Hispanic American Heritage Stories series, based on historical events. If you like indigenous revenge, villain origin stories, and the consuming force of religious fervor, then you’ll love this illuminating tale about Catholicism’s shadowed past.

Buy Where They Burn Books, They Also Burn People to spark karmic retribution today!

©2021 Marcos Antonio Hernandez (P)2022 Marcos Antonio Hernandez

Masterfully Written

A well woven and insightful work! The narration was also clear and engaging. Looking forward to seeing more from this author.

Great title

The title is deceiving. I thought it would be full of knowledge but it was just a basic story.
Sad part is that the story didn’t get decent until chapter 31.
Over all I was disappointed.

Amazing

Wonderful listen, captivating from beginning to end. Father Diego is a monster;go figure Cortez’s story

Started out boring, but became very engaging

I enjoyed the historical fiction, parallels between stories, and attention to detail. Both stories make you empathize with the villains enough to continue listening, but leaves you wanting there to be some semblance of justice. There isn’t. A lot like real life, we still struggle with judgmental church communities, issues of mental health, and a bloody history of colonialism and native erasure.

Really good book

Would highly recommend this book and both books being read chapter to chapter made it better.

Amazingly told!

As Puerto Rican, this book spoke volumes to what could have been the abuse done by Spain to Puerto Rico. Beautiful, yet heartbreaking storytelling that made me reflect on my roots and my ideas of what it means to be part of the Latino community. Loved it! Here for more books by Marcos Antonio Hernandez.

Wonderful and challenging story of the destruction of the Mayan writings

I really enjoyed this book, although I had to put it down at times because some of the images described became a little too vivid for me and hit a little too close to home. The story itself was captivating and kept me interested along the way and I enjoyed the A and B plot back with the back and forth story telling. I gave the performance a 3 out of 5 solely because it was average. It wasn’t a bad performance by any regard but it also wasn’t an outstanding performance. They at least had a voice that wasn’t putting me to sleep.

I think this book is great for anyone interested in fiction with some non fiction history weaved into the story. Especially if you have interest in history of the Catholic Church.

Story fell flat

this book's description had me thinking that the story had a lot of potential, but in the end it fell flat.
The 2 book in one format creates a confusing story line and the details used to link both stories felt as if they were included last minute.
The voice actor did not do a good job while reading this story. His monotonous voice kept the chapters together when they were meant to be 2 separate stories. His acting made the book feel tedious and dragged. I had high hopes for a historical fiction based on some part of the Conquista in Mexico, but this story did not do the Mayans any justice.

I would recommend this book to everyone(and do)

Some characters were too realistic and a bit aggravating at times but I enjoyed the history lesson and storytelling. I liked the fact it was two novels in one. It really gave off the proper effect on me that the characters were so reflective of each other in the storytelling style. The generational trauma was realistic but poetic. I really enjoyed the latter half of the book, it is a slow burn of events.

it's provocative

The story has a very long build up, and the ending was mediocre. Not a fan of alternating chapters I would have preferred the books to be separated. The chapters on the Spanish were provocative and had me thinking about life in the late 1500's