Set in and around Flagstaff, the stories in Sinking Bell depict violent collisions of love, cultures, and racism. In his gritty and searching fiction debut, Bojan Louis draws empathetic portraits of metalheads, motel managers, aspiring writers, construction workers, people passing through with the hope of something better somewhere else.
The collection delves into contemporary American themes, particularly focusing on the Southwest and Navajo/Diné identity. It weaves together elements of myth, faith, and doubt while reflecting on environmental issues. The poems incorporate nuances of Spanish and Diné languages within the English text, enriching the exploration of cultural identity and experience.