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He has no money, no job, and no prospects for the future. Still, more than anything, Mike Montes just wants to get out of this town. After the tragic loss of his friend Danny, he's more determined than ever to experience life outside of Las Flores. But when the shocking truth behind Danny's death is revealed, Mike finds himself facing a difficult struggle-one that could change his life and the lives of everyone around him.

As a member of a new program designed to prepare bright kids from the barrio for successful careers, Mike can think of only one person he can turn to for help when things get out of control: the program director, Hector. But Hector is facing some demons of his own-targeted by a jealous lover, out for revenge, after an affair gone terribly wrong.

When the lives of these two Las Flores citizens collide, will they find a way out of the dangers that lie before them? A character-driven work of suspense, Sotol explores a high-stakes world of drugs, drama, and illicit connections, offering profound moments of hope and humor along the way.