The River’s Inventory

About this book

Mateo Reyes, a meticulous fifty-three-year-old funeral director, has spent two decades keeping the secrets of his small town buried. When a tragic river accident claims a prominent local figure, Mateo takes on Anik Sen, a young and hesitant apprentice, to help manage the overwhelming grief of the community. As they work together to prepare the dead, the dual timelines reveal Mateo's early days in the town twenty years ago, dealing with a strikingly similar tragedy that cemented his place as the town's silent confidant. Balancing the delicate art of his profession with the unraveling mysteries of the past, Mateo must teach his apprentice how to navigate the messy reality of human sorrow and hidden truths without breaking under their weight.

Book details

Genres:

Drama, Literary Fiction

Language:

en

Published:

2026-03-09

Content rating:

R