Books by Lawrence Buentello


South of the Moon tells the story of Ivy Fay, a teenage runaway who befriends the drug mule Charlie Winston on a journey from Waco, Texas, to Riverside, California, where she hopes her beloved aunt will offer her final sanctuary from the abusive home life she is desperately trying to escape.

Ghosts of the American Dream presents 16 short stories of disaffection and alienation in America. From the lyrical tragedy of “Sky” to the psychotic brutality of “The Boxer”, these stories probe deeply into the American psyche and follow the tragic paths of characters in crisis.

Reproduction Right, co-authored by John Buentello, recounts the uproarious exploits of Gerard Jerome, scientific genius and megalomaniacal entrepreneur, and the long-suffering lawyer who just might be able to keep Jerome’s exotic experiments from destroying the world.

Binary Tales, also co-authored by John Buentello, offers 15 fantastic stories ranging from hard science fiction tales to lyrical fantasies.

Metaphysics is a collection of 50 poems about human history, art, and philosophy, and represents a poetic vision of the symbols of academia and culture.


All of these books may be ordered through www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, and several other online booksellers.