When Juan Romero decides to visit his Abuela in Aguas Puras he doesn’t realize the magical healing powers that exist in the high mountain valley. His journey to reconnect with his family’s past transforms his life and the lives of generations to follow. He becomes involved in a battle to save the valley from a multinational mining company and the struggle threatens to destroy “Las Hechizadas,” or healing women, and their way of life. Twenty years later his sister, Silvia, makes her way from the U.S. to again discover the secrets of her family’s past, but in contrast to her brother what she learns finally sets the universe straight and the women of the valley are once again in balance. Anne Garcia weaves her own experiences of living in South America into this magical novel that connects us all to the extraordinary women of the valley of Aguas Puras.

“… Anne Garcia gives a modern twist to a story about capitalism and entitlement. Her unique story telling style comes across with a voice that is entertaining and real.”

“… Las Hechizadas has a little bit of everything, a passionate love story, violence, greed, friendships, family conflict, internal conflicts… Anne Garcia awakens the reader’s senses with her beautiful description of the colors, textures, sounds, and smells of Aguas Puras…”

This book is about journeys. We all come across times in our lives when we are searching for something, whether it be something better or just simply different. The characters in this story are doing both. The story weaves several generations of curiosity and wisdom into a quest to help lift the human spirit and preserve Mother Nature.