He's an international Latino Book Award-winning author and his latest novel "Valley of Shadows" is very much on brand with his polished storytelling, cultural immersion and magical realism style. It is a visionary novel that explores and upends classic American genres: Western, Southern gothic and horror all along the Texas-Mexico border.It was great to talk to author Rudy Ruiz about his latest book and his path in life thus far. "Valley of Shadows" is a mesmerizing read so get your copy today!