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The Unfolding

Author(s): Jeehan Quijano

Location(s): The Philippines, Los Angeles

Genre(s): Fiction

Era(s): Contemporary

The Unfolding traces the return from Los Angeles of Benjamin, the son of an indigent farm worker, who escaped the poverty of his hometown, San Jacinto, with the help of the seemingly benevolent Don Rafael. Drawn back to his roots by the tragic death of this brother, Benjamin seeks answers which reveal painful truths about his life and loved ones. Overtaken by guilt and a desire for retribution, Benjamin finds himself led down a deadly path. In search of redemption, this is a story of grief, familial love, and final reckoning.

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