Date of Award
2025-08-01
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts
Department
Creative Writing
Advisor(s)
Nelson Cardenas
Abstract
Danny Marquez, a police sergeant for the Los Angeles Police Department, takes his family on a vacation to Seattle, Washington. On the way, they stop in Humboldt County, and Danny is captivated by the beauty and serenity of this county. He imagines moving his family to Humboldt County and leaving the troubles of big city life behind. He applied for the position of Chief Inspector for the Humboldt Police. By the time he is hired, he loses both his son to Fentanyl and his wife to suicide. He is hired for the position but finds himself alone. He considers suicide. His only consideration is where to do it. When the body of a foreign college student is found in Samoa Dunes, he decides he has must find justice for her. While constantly reminded that he is wasting his time and resources, he remains vigilant. He decides he must stand up for this student, and he takes on the challenge of solving this murder mystery. In doing so, he discovers that suffering can lead to redemption and grace.
Language
en
Provenance
Received from ProQuest
Copyright Date
2025-08
File Size
300 p.
File Format
application/pdf
Rights Holder
Dennis Robert Sanchez
Recommended Citation
Sanchez, Dennis Robert, "Humboldt County" (2025). Open Access Theses & Dissertations. 4468.
https://scholarworks.utep.edu/open_etd/4468