When antique enthusiast Jaime finds an old photo of a dead man standing amongst his living family at their dining room table, he becomes obsessed with the image. Even stranger, the three initials on the back match those of his best friend, Eduardo. The connection convinces Jaime and Eduardo to hit the road and find the source of the bizarre photo. Together the two amigos encounter new loves, explore Mexico's forgotten corners, and make discoveries about their country and themselves. Even as the photo's origins prove incredibly hard to track down, the two refuse to give up. But what started as an attempt to solve a mystery quickly becomes something much deeper and more profound?If you love stories by Jack Kerouac, Matt Ruff, or Andrew X. Pham, you need this road trip in a book! Find out why readers say "I read Jose because his stories make me feel human and it makes me aware of how alike weall are."