Mattison M. Casaus

Inspired by true events, A Piece of the Town spans multiple generations proving that family means everything.

In 1934, Mr. Soto decides to retire and leave the family businesses to his sons. The youngest, George, shares his news with his close friend. His friend, Ruben Valdez, is not only jealous of George’s new fortune, but he desperately needs money. After getting into trouble with the mob and finding no other options, Ruben holds his former friend to gun point, acting in a way he never thought imaginable.

In this multigenerational tale, the story picks back up in the 1970’s where that gun will be used again against the Soto men. The final piece of the story is in the late 1990’s, which concludes how this family has triumphed through generations. Discover this family’s New Mexican heritage, unfold their troubled past, and learn how family always comes first. Well, in most cases.

If you’re a fan of family sagas, complex main characters, stories spanning multiple generations and representing Mexican heritage, then you will love this gripping tale.

Praise for A Piece of the Town

“With chilling detail and deep compassion, Mattison Casaus chronicles how family trauma can be passed down through generations. Using beautiful symbolism, Casaus forges a family pistol, a treasured heirloom, which they assume is what protects them, but it almost destroys them.”

-Enrique R. Lamadrid
University of New Mexico
Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Spanish

“Captivating… I couldn’t put it down. A generational, emotional, and at times, explosive story about a family who, after many years, learns the true meaning of putting family first.”

-Denise Silva
Co-owner of Silva Saloon
Bernalillo, New Mexico

“A gripping multigenerational tale about loyalty, loss, and revenge. The ups and downs of the Soto Family, and the town of Bernalillo, are compelling and transformative. Readers of westerns, historical fiction, and family sagas will love this book.”

-Emily Besich
Pima Community College Librarian

“Captivating every step of the way, A Piece of the Town shares a true story throughout generations that teaches us how the past paves the way for future generations…so be careful of your actions — a misstep could lead to catastrophe!”

-Janna Herron
author of Transforming Tears

“Mattison Casaus takes us on a wild ride as racism, greed, and deceit in the evolving state of New Mexico. A Piece of the Town tells the story of the Soto family. Tragedy tests the mettle and blind loyalty of generations of Sotos in this riveting family saga filled with envy and revile.”

-Michael Miller
author of High Bridge, Matilda and Grover Battle Learned Ignorance
winner of Firebird and Feathered Quill Awards