Ways to Lucena

The narrative explores the journey of an ancient man nearing his 1,000th birthday as he prepares his descendant for a millennium-spanning adventure. Set against the backdrop of the Jewish city of Lucena, the story intertwines historical elements like Sephardi Jewry and the Inquisition with contemporary themes of identity and family conflict. The young protagonist grapples with his place in the world while writing science fiction, connecting past and present in a humorous and thought-provoking manner reminiscent of Kurt Vonnegut Jr.