Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-339) and index.
Contents
Introduction: Judging Norman -- part I. Getting in (1979-1990): The beginning ; Norman's wars ; The making of a street gang ; The ghost of William Walker -- part II. Getting serious (1990-2010): Los seƱores ; The deported ; "We go to war" ; "We ruled" ; Escape to Zacatraz -- part III. Getting out (2010-2019): The gang truce ; God and the beast ; The new war ; Nothing to hide ; The monster.
Awards
J. Anthony Lukas Award
Summary
Looks at the most dangerous street gang in America, MS-13, as seen through the lives of one family caught in its malicious web.