“An exciting new voice with a prowess for lyricism.”
—Publishers weekly
Crocodilopolis
A Novel
Two Costa Rican brothers must fight against the unfeeling undercurrents of history and fate.
Coming 08/25/2026
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where there was fire
“Every page is a masterclass in how to wrap a reader inside of a book.”
“As good as the authors from the Latin American ‘Boom’ of the 1960s.”
“A haunting, operatic saga of family, history and place. It beautifully braids love, lust, magic and the destructive power of man to wondrous and, at times, heartbreaking effect. Arias has created an utterly original, unforgettable tale of family that will sear a place in the reader’s soul.”
“A striking debut rich in secrets and sadness”
“When poets write novels, you just know they’ll be good ones.”
